Stuart period

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The Stuart period of British history lasted from 1603 to 1714, during the reign of the House of Stuart. The period is named after the ruling Stuart dynasty, which began with the accession of James VI of Scotland to the English throne as James I of England following the death of Elizabeth I.

Monarchs of the Stuart Period[edit | edit source]

The Stuart period includes the reigns of the following monarchs:

Key Events[edit | edit source]

The Stuart period was marked by significant events, including:

  • The Union of the Crowns in 1603, which united the crowns of England and Scotland under James I.
  • The English Civil War (1642–1651), a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists.
  • The Interregnum (1649–1660), a period of republican government following the execution of Charles I.
  • The Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 with the return of Charles II.
  • The Glorious Revolution of 1688, which resulted in the overthrow of James II and the ascension of William III and Mary II.
  • The Act of Union 1707, which unified the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Cultural and Scientific Developments[edit | edit source]

The Stuart period saw significant cultural and scientific advancements, including:

Religious Changes[edit | edit source]

The Stuart period was also a time of religious turmoil and change:

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD