Realm · 1645–1661
Commonwealth of England
Commonwealth of England appears on the map from 1645 to 1661. At its greatest recorded extent, in 1653, it covered about 341,676 km².
One of the realms of British Empire. England's overseas expansion began with Atlantic claims and colonies in Virginia, New England and the Caribbean, built by chartered companies, sugar plantations and the slave trade. After union with Scotland in 1707, Britain beat France for North America and India in the Seven Years' War, then lost thirteen colonies in the American Revolution.
See Commonwealth of England on the map in 1653
- On the map
- 1645–1661
- Greatest extent
- 1653, about 341,676 km²
Territory through time
| Years | Area drawn |
|---|---|
| 1645–1647 | 138,621 km² |
| 1648–1652 | 167,300 km² |
| 1653–1658 | 341,676 km² |
| 1659–1661 | 341,494 km² |
Related
- British Empire empire