Timeline of British history (1600-1699)
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This article presents a timeline of events in the history of Britain until from 1600 AD until 1699 AD. For a narrative explaining the overall developments, see the related history of Britain.
Timeline of British history (1500-1599) Timeline of British history (1700-1799)
[edit] 1600 AD - 1699 AD
- March 24, 1603 - Death of Queen Elizabeth I
- 1603 James I of England, James VI of Scotland, crowned King of England
- 1603 Plague in England
- November 5, 1605 the Gunpowder plot uncovered, in which Guy Fawkes and other catholic associates attempted to blow up the king, James I of England and Parliament.
- 1618 Execution of Sir Walter Raleigh
- March 27, 1625 Death of James I of England, James VI of Scotland
- 1639 1640 War between England and Scotland, the Bishops' Wars
- 1640 The Long Parliament summoned in England.
- 1642 English Civil War begins (see Timeline of the English Civil War)
- September 2 - September 6, 1666 The Great Fire of London ravages the city.
- 1688 The Glorious Revolution replaces James II with William III
