Important dates in the history of England

Introduction: 

                     When we learn a literature of any language. We have to learn the social and historical background of the country. To learn social and historical background of England make us to understand the literature of English easily. Here I post the important dates in the history of England, I hope it will be useful for the students of literature at beginners level.

Important dates in the history of England   

 

1906 - First Crusade  

1100 - Henry I comes to power 

1147 - Second Crusade

1189 - Richard I. Third Crusade

1215 - King John signs Magna Cartaith

1338 - Beginning of Hundred Years' War with France'.

1348-1349 - Black Drath

1377 - Wyclif and the Lollards begin Reformation in England

1381 - Peasant Rebellion, Wet Tyler.

1399 - Deposition of Richard II. Henry IV Chosen by Parliament

1413 - Henry V

1415 - Battle of Agnicourt

1445-1485 - Wars of Roses

1492 - Columbus discovers America

1534 - Act of Supremacy

1547 - Edward VI

1553 - Mary

1158 - Elizabeth I

1577 - Drake's Voyage around the world

1588 - Defeat of Armada

1625 - Charles I

1649 - Execution of Charles I

1653-1658 - Cromwell, Protector

1660 - Restoration of Charles II

1680 - Rise of Whigs and Tories 

1689 - Bill of Rights

1714 - George I

1721 - Walpole, first Prime Minister

1727 - George II

1760 - George III

1789-1799 - French Revolution

1815 - Battle of Waterloo

1832 - Reform Bills

1837 - Queen Victoria

1846 - Repeal of Corn Laws

1854 - Crimean War

1914-18 - First World War

1936 - 45 - Second World War

1953 - Queen Elizabeth II