Charles I

Charles I was king of England from 1625 to 1649. He called three Parliaments, but dissolved each one when its members would not submit to his demands. His behaviour provoked two civil wars during his reign. Finally convicted of treason by Parliament, Charles was beheaded.

Hulton Deutsch

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United Kingdom Parliament; Charles I (of England); English Civil War

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