Year by year · 17th century

1625

1625 in world history: 3 events, 3 births, 8 deaths and 1 state founded. 1,083 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 27 March

    Charles I becomes king on the death of James I

    James I died at Theobalds and his son succeeded him. Charles's clashes with Parliament over money and religion led to civil war and his execution in 1649.

  2. 13 June

    King Charles I marries Henrietta Maria of France

    King Charles I of England married the Catholic princess Henrietta Maria of France at Canterbury, months after his accession. She was queen until his execution in 1649 and was the mother of Charles II and James II and VII.

    Charles I of England
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In the profiles

Born in 1625 3

Died in 1625 8

States founded 1

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