JOURNAL ARTICLE

DID CHARLES I HAVE TO DIE? The king's execution in 1649 turned the world upside down - were other outcomes possible?

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 4. P. 8 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article explores the question of whether Charles I had to die in 1649, presenting different perspectives on the matter. Charles was found guilty of levying war against Parliament and sentenced to death, but the trial was based on unprecedented legislation and faced opposition from some commissioners and military leaders. The king's rule collapsed due to religious and constitutional issues, leading to civil wars and his eventual execution. The decision to execute Charles was influenced by radical political factions and the king's refusal to accept limitations on his powers, highlighting the complex dynamics of the time. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:History Today. 2025/04, Vol. 75, Issue 4, p8
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:183765941
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