Mary Pickett

Mary Pickett

Born 1653
Parents Ruth Brewster (Mother) Family
John Pickett (Father) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the Commonwealth and Protectorate
  • Birth
    1653
    Born
  • Age c. 7
    29 May 1660
    Charles II restored to the throne
    Reigned 1660–1685
  • Age c. 12
    1665–1666
    Great Plague of London
  • Age c. 13
    2 Sep 1666
    Great Fire of London
  • Age c. 22
    21 Jun 1675
    Building of the new St Paul's Cathedral begins
  • Age c. 24
    1 May 1677
    Mother Ruth died
  • Age c. 32
    6 Feb 1685
    Accession of James II
    Reigned 1685–1688
  • Age c. 35
    5 Nov 1688
    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange lands at Brixham
  • Age c. 36
    13 Feb 1689
    William III and Mary II become joint monarchs
    Reigned 1689–1702
  • Age c. 36
    16 Dec 1689
    Bill of Rights passed
  • Age c. 41
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age c. 49
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 50
    1703
    The Great Storm devastates southern England
  • Age c. 54
    1 May 1707
    Act of Union joins England and Scotland
  • Age c. 59
    1712
    Newcomen builds the first practical steam engine
  • Age c. 61
    1 Aug 1714
    Accession of George I
    Reigned 1714–1727
  • Age c. 62
    6 Sep 1715
    First Jacobite rising
  • Age c. 68
    1721
    Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister in all but name
  • Age c. 74
    11 Jun 1727
    Accession of George II
    Reigned 1727–1760