The 17th century in England
Oliver Cromwell was a puritan who brought the Roundheads to the victory and temporarily
ended the monarchy in 1649. Charles I was beheaded. Oliver Cromwell ruled England for 9
violent years. The return of the oldest son of Charles I in 1660 is called the Restoration. In 1660
the Royal Society of London was established to promote scientific research. In 1688 the Glorious
Revolution was without bloodshed or violence. The 1689 Bill of Rights limited monarch's
powers. Parliamtary government was established. 1665 the Great Plague, 1666 the Great Fire.
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