Difference between revisions of "English Civil War"
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| − | The English Civil War began in 1642 when [[Charles I]] refused to grant Puritans and Presbyterians religious freedom. | + | The English Civil War began in [[Nottingham]] in 1642 when [[Charles I]] refused to grant Puritans and Presbyterians religious freedom. The bloodiest period in English History ensued. The Puritan [[Oliver Cromwell]] emerged victorious. King Charles was then tried and executed. Cromwell ruled England for nine years before the [[Monarchy]] was restored. |
Revision as of 16:58, March 21, 2007
The English Civil War began in Nottingham in 1642 when Charles I refused to grant Puritans and Presbyterians religious freedom. The bloodiest period in English History ensued. The Puritan Oliver Cromwell emerged victorious. King Charles was then tried and executed. Cromwell ruled England for nine years before the Monarchy was restored.