Henry Bristow

Henry Bristow

Born 1634
Died UNKNOWN
Parents John Bristow (Father) Family
Jane (Mother) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Charles I
  • Birth
    1634
    Born
  • Age c. 8
    1642–1651
    English Civil War begins
  • Age c. 12
    1646
    Father John died
  • Age c. 15
    30 Jan 1649
    King Charles I executed
  • Age c. 15
    19 May 1649
    The Commonwealth of England begins
    Cromwell became Lord Protector in 1653.
  • Age c. 26
    29 May 1660
    Charles II restored to the throne
    Reigned 1660–1685
  • Age c. 31
    1665–1666
    Great Plague of London
  • Age c. 32
    2 Sep 1666
    Great Fire of London
  • Age c. 41
    21 Jun 1675
    Building of the new St Paul's Cathedral begins
  • Age c. 51
    6 Feb 1685
    Accession of James II
    Reigned 1685–1688
  • Age c. 54
    5 Nov 1688
    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange lands at Brixham
  • Age c. 55
    13 Feb 1689
    William III and Mary II become joint monarchs
    Reigned 1689–1702
  • Age c. 55
    16 Dec 1689
    Bill of Rights passed
  • Age c. 60
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age c. 68
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 69
    1703
    The Great Storm devastates southern England
  • Age c. 73
    1 May 1707
    Act of Union joins England and Scotland
  • Age c. 78
    1712
    Newcomen builds the first practical steam engine
  • Age c. 80
    1 Aug 1714
    Accession of George I
    Reigned 1714–1727