The Stuart Restoration refers to the return of the monarchy to England, Scotland and Ireland after the period of the Commonwealth and Protectorate, with the return of Charles II from exile in 1660. After the death of Oliver Cromwell, his regime lost its stability, and General George Monck helped to bring about the recall of the king, who promised amnesty and religious tolerance in the Declaration of Breda. The period that followed saw the revival of the Church of England and of the theatre, which had been banned, and the founding of the Royal Society. It also brought the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London. Tension over religion and royal power led to the Glorious Revolution, and the era ended with the death of Queen Anne.
Before and after
- 7 November 1659Treaty of the Pyrenees
- 1660Founding of Westfield
- from 1660 to 1725Rise of Classicism
- 1660Birth of Daniel Defoe
- from 1660 to 1714Stuart Restoration
- 1660Founding of Franklin
- c. 1660Eruption of Long Island
- 3 May 1660Treaty of Oliva
- 7 June 1660Birth of George I of Great Britain
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The era
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