Who WAs Charles I?And What Impressions of him were there?
Who Was Charles I?
Charles I was born on the the 19th of November 1600 in fife, Scotland. He was the second son of James I of England (James VI of Scotland). His brother was Henry, Charles soon became prince of Wales. A few years later in 1612 Henry died aged 18, Leaving Charles heir to the throne.In 1625 Charles I Became king of England And Ireland and soon married Henrietta Maria of France. Charles I believed in the divine right of kings. Charles thought he could govern the country and raise the taxes without parliament consult. Parliament didn't like this and declared War against Charles. After fighting for many years Charles was trailed and found guilty for high treason and he was executed on January the 30th 1649.
Charles I was born on the the 19th of November 1600 in fife, Scotland. He was the second son of James I of England (James VI of Scotland). His brother was Henry, Charles soon became prince of Wales. A few years later in 1612 Henry died aged 18, Leaving Charles heir to the throne.In 1625 Charles I Became king of England And Ireland and soon married Henrietta Maria of France. Charles I believed in the divine right of kings. Charles thought he could govern the country and raise the taxes without parliament consult. Parliament didn't like this and declared War against Charles. After fighting for many years Charles was trailed and found guilty for high treason and he was executed on January the 30th 1649.