Today on January 30, 1649, King Charles I was executed after swiftly being found guilty of treason by Parliament
Today on January 30, 1649, King Charles I was executed after swiftly being found guilty of treason by Parliament. As the second son of King James I, he only became heir after his popular older brother Henry suddenly died. Like his father, Charles believed in the divine right of kings. His ‘my way or the highway’ philosophy caused deep political strife. From day one, the elected members of parliament tried to curb his royal prerogative. In response to political opposition, King Charles often simply dissolved Parliament, opting to make state decisions without their consent. SHOP NOW ON AMAZON --- coffin for King Charles ----The trial and execution of Charles I On January 4, 1642, he boldly marched into the House of Commons to arrest the five ringleaders suspected of conspiring against him. Marching into the elected house with armed soldiers pushed the parliamentarians to the brink. From their perspective, this was a serious disgrace and the reason why British monarchs still are not ...