1601
England conquers Ireland with a victory at the Battle of Kinsale.
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Western Civilization 2
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The most significant historical people, places, and events written by our experienced author and professor of history are laid out in a succinct timeline from 1500 to 2016. In 6 laminated pages and with dates listed to easily find what you need, a frequent review of this guide especially before exams will boost your grade in any Western Civilization, Western Culture, or History course. For any history buff as well, there is no easier and more concise reference that paints a broad yet digestible picture of human history. Suggested uses:
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The Age of Absolutism, 1601â1713
1603
In England, James I succeeds Elizabeth.
1605
James I escapes unharmed from the Gunpowder Plot, a scheme by Catholic conspirators to bomb Parliament and kill the king.
1609
Peace is achieved between the United Provinces and Spain.
1610
Henry IV of France is murdered; his young son becomes King Louis XIII, with Marie deâ Medici as regent and Cardinal Richelieu as a key advisor.
1613
The Romanov dynasty comes to power in Russia with Michael Romanov as tsar.
1618
- The Thirty Yearsâ War opens with a Protestant revolt in Bohemia against the Holy Roman Emperor.
- Protestant emissaries to the Holy Roman Emperor are killed in the Defenestration of Prague.
1619
Bohemia defies the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II by electing Frederick as their king.
1620
Aided by Spain, the Holy Roman Empire defeats the Bohemians at the Battle of White Mountain.
1621
- War recommences between Spain and the United Provinces.
- Christian IV of Denmark joins the Protestant kingdoms, including England and the United Provinces, in the Thirty Yearsâ War.
1625
Charles I ascends the throne of England.
1628
Englandâs Parliament drafts the Petition of Right to protest the kingâs...