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The Stuart period of British history lasted from 1603 to 1714 during the dynasty of the House of Stuart. The period was plagued by internal and religious strife, and a large-scale civil war which resulted in the execution of King Charles I in 1649. The Interregnum, largely under the control of Oliver Cromwell, is included here for continuity ...
People of the Stuart period in the Kingdom of England — when ruled by the House of Stuart (1603−1714). Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large.
The Stuart period in London began with the reign of James VI and I in 1603 and ended with the death of Queen Anne in 1714. London grew massively in population during this period, from about 200,000 in 1600 to over 575,000 by 1700, and in physical size, sprawling outside its city walls to encompass previously outlying districts such as Shoreditch, Clerkenwell, and Westminster.
The House of Stuart, originally spelled Stewart, was a royal house of Scotland, England, Ireland and later Great Britain. The family name comes from the office of High Steward of Scotland, which had been held by the family progenitor Walter fitz Alan (c. 1150). The name Stewart and variations had become established as a family name by the time ...
e. The Stuart Restoration was the reinstatement in May 1660 of the Stuart monarchy in England, Scotland, and Ireland. It replaced the Commonwealth of England, established in January 1649 after the execution of Charles I, with his son Charles II. The term is also used to describe the reign of Charles II (1660–1685), and sometimes that of his ...
Garden Buildings Shugborough Hall. All Saints' Church Nuneham House. James Stuart, architect, early miniature by Josiah Wedgwood, British Museum. James "Athenian" Stuart FRS FSA (1713 – 2 February 1788) was a Scottish archaeologist, architect and artist, best known for his central role in pioneering Neoclassicism. [1]
Isabel Stuart. Isabel Stuart (28 August 1676 – 2 March 1681), also called Isobel and Isabella, [1] was a daughter of the future King James II of England and his second wife, Mary of Modena. Isabel was born at St James's Palace in London. [2] She was the second daughter of James and Mary, after her sister Catherine Laura who died eleven months ...
Women of the Stuart period. Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large. It should directly contain very few, if any, pages and should mainly contain subcategories. Women of the Stuart period (1603- 1714).