The English Civil War to The Glorious Revolution By Chelsie Decaro Oct 16, 1642 English Civil War A war between Parliamentarians and Royalists over the manner of its government. Jan 16, 1649 Charles gets executed Jun 16, 1649 Cromwell becomes king Dec 16, 1649 Monarchy abolished Oct 16, 1653 Cromwell drafted constitution Oct 16, 1658 Chromwell dies Oct 16, 1659 Charles II becomes king Oct 16, 1679 Habeas Corpus Law Aug 16, 1685 Charles II dies Dec 16, 1685 James II becomes king Oct 16, 1688 James II fled to France