The trial of King Charles I was an event happening after the English Civil War. It went on for multiple days because Kimg Charles I wanted to know what legal entity he was being put on trial by. The House of Commons were illegally putting him on trial, so there wasn’t a formal reply, so judge Bradshaw kept repeating “How do you plead?” This went on until Bradshaw found the king in contempt of court, where the King could be removed from the proceedings.
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The most interesting thing about King Charles the First
Is that he was five foot six inches tall at the start of his reign
But only four foot eight inches tall at the end of it
*Because of*
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[*The most interesting thing about King Charles I is that he was 5 foot 6 inches tall at the start of his reign but only 4 foot 8 inches tall at the end of it…*](https://youtu.be/dBPf6P332uM?si=iSjmFxoC47_HeEFd)
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He still be alive if he didn’t run off to the Scottish nobles, asking for help to invaded England, he was rightly executed by the laws of the time
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Well, he saw what his grandmother Mary did and took notes. 🤣🤣
Didn’t end up so good for him, either.
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Historia Civilis has a video about his trial. What a wonderfully absurd event
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The trial of King Charles I is one of the most significant and dramatic events in British history. It represents the culmination of years of civil conflict between the monarchy and Parliament, ultimately resulting in the unprecedented trial and execution of a reigning king. Here’s a more detailed account of the trial and the events surrounding it:
Background to the Trial
By the 1640s, the relationship between King Charles I and Parliament had become deeply strained. Charles was a firm believer in the divine right of kings, which posited that monarchs were appointed by God and therefore answerable only to Him, not to their subjects or Parliament. This belief led to years of political tension, especially as Charles attempted to rule without Parliament during the 11-year period known as the Personal Rule (1629-1640).
His imposition of taxes without parliamentary consent, along with religious policies that many Protestants found too sympathetic to Catholicism, alienated large sections of the population. These actions contributed to two civil wars:
1. First English Civil War (1642-1646): A conflict between the forces of the king (Royalists) and the forces of Parliament (Parliamentarians).
2. Second English Civil War (1648): A shorter, more decisive conflict after which Charles was captured.
After being defeated in the Second English Civil War, Charles I was taken into custody by Parliament’s army, the New Model Army, led by figures like Oliver Cromwell. Parliament, deeply divided over what to do with the king, eventually decided that Charles should be put on trial for his role in the bloody conflict.
The Creation of the High Court of Justice
The Rump Parliament, made up of remaining members loyal to the Parliamentarian cause after Pride’s Purge (when the army forcibly removed MPs sympathetic to the king), established a special tribunal called the High Court of Justice to try Charles I for high treason.
This was an unprecedented move, as kings had never been tried in such a court before. Traditionally, kings were seen as being above the law, ruling by divine right. The decision to put the king on trial was a radical challenge to this concept of monarchy. The court was composed of 135 commissioners, although many were reluctant to take part, and some refused to attend.
John Bradshaw’s Role
John Bradshaw, a prominent lawyer, was chosen as the President of the High Court of Justice. He was not initially a well-known figure, but his role in the trial would make him infamous in history. He faced personal risk in accepting this role, as the monarchy might eventually be restored, and those who participated in the trial could face dire consequences.
During the trial, Bradshaw wore a reinforced hat or helmet, fearing an attack. Charles I had many sympathizers, and there were credible threats to his life.
Trial:
The trial took place at Westminster Hall in January 1649. The charges against Charles I were that he had:
1) Tyrannically misused his power for personal gain and to the detriment of the people.
2) Waged war against Parliament and his own people, leading to great bloodshed.
3) Sought to impose an absolute monarchy, subverting the ancient liberties of the people.
Charles refused to recognize the authority of the court. He argued that as king, he could not be tried by any earthly authority. He did not defend himself in any traditional sense, maintaining that the proceedings were illegitimate. Charles also questioned how a body assembled by Parliament could claim the legal authority to try a king.
Despite his protests, the trial continued. Witnesses were brought forward to testify against the king, and evidence of the atrocities committed during the Civil War was presented.
Sentencing:
After several days of proceedings, the court found Charles I guilty of high treason. On January 27, 1649, the court sentenced him to death. It was a momentous decision. The court declared that Charles had violated the trust of his people and was no longer fit to rule.
Bradshaw delivered the sentence, stating that Charles had been a “tyrant, traitor, murderer, and public enemy.”
Execution:
On January 30, 1649, King Charles I was executed by beheading outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London. He walked to the scaffold calmly, dressed in several layers of clothing to prevent shivering in the cold from being mistaken for fear. He made a short speech declaring his innocence, maintaining that he had only acted in the best interest of the people.
He was executed before a large crowd, though many onlookers watched in stunned silence. His death marked the end of the monarchy, and England was declared a Commonwealth under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell and the Rump Parliament.
Following the execution of Charles I, England became a republic, known as the Commonwealth of England. John Bradshaw continued to serve in government under Cromwell, but the Commonwealth was deeply unpopular with many, especially Royalists who had supported the king.
In 1660, after Cromwell’s death and the collapse of the Commonwealth, the monarchy was restored in what became known as the Restoration. Charles II, son of Charles I, was invited to reclaim the throne.
In a posthumous act of retribution, Charles II ordered the exhumation and symbolic execution of several key figures responsible for his father’s death, including John Bradshaw. Bradshaw’s body was dug up, hanged, drawn, and quartered as a symbolic gesture to punish those involved in the regicide of Charles I.
The trial and execution of Charles I were radical acts that challenged the notion of the divine right of kings. It signaled that even a monarch could be held accountable for their actions.
Establishment of Parliamentary Supremacy: While the Commonwealth was short-lived, the execution of Charles I laid the groundwork for future constitutional changes, eventually leading to the supremacy of Parliament over the monarchy in England, particularly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
Legacy in English Law and Governance: The trial underscored the idea that leaders could be accountable to their people and the law, a principle that influenced future legal and political developments in England and beyond.
Though the Commonwealth would collapse, the trial of Charles I marked a turning point in British history, with lasting effects on the balance of power between the monarchy and Parliament.
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The trial of King Charles I was an event happening after the English Civil War. It went on for multiple days because Kimg Charles I wanted to know what legal entity he was being put on trial by. The House of Commons were illegally putting him on trial, so there wasn’t a formal reply, so judge Bradshaw kept repeating “How do you plead?” This went on until Bradshaw found the king in contempt of court, where the King could be removed from the proceedings.
The most interesting thing about King Charles the First
Is that he was five foot six inches tall at the start of his reign
But only four foot eight inches tall at the end of it
*Because of*
[*The most interesting thing about King Charles I is that he was 5 foot 6 inches tall at the start of his reign but only 4 foot 8 inches tall at the end of it…*](https://youtu.be/dBPf6P332uM?si=iSjmFxoC47_HeEFd)
He still be alive if he didn’t run off to the Scottish nobles, asking for help to invaded England, he was rightly executed by the laws of the time
Well, he saw what his grandmother Mary did and took notes. 🤣🤣
Didn’t end up so good for him, either.
Historia Civilis has a video about his trial. What a wonderfully absurd event
The trial of King Charles I is one of the most significant and dramatic events in British history. It represents the culmination of years of civil conflict between the monarchy and Parliament, ultimately resulting in the unprecedented trial and execution of a reigning king. Here’s a more detailed account of the trial and the events surrounding it:
Background to the Trial
By the 1640s, the relationship between King Charles I and Parliament had become deeply strained. Charles was a firm believer in the divine right of kings, which posited that monarchs were appointed by God and therefore answerable only to Him, not to their subjects or Parliament. This belief led to years of political tension, especially as Charles attempted to rule without Parliament during the 11-year period known as the Personal Rule (1629-1640).
His imposition of taxes without parliamentary consent, along with religious policies that many Protestants found too sympathetic to Catholicism, alienated large sections of the population. These actions contributed to two civil wars:
1. First English Civil War (1642-1646): A conflict between the forces of the king (Royalists) and the forces of Parliament (Parliamentarians).
2. Second English Civil War (1648): A shorter, more decisive conflict after which Charles was captured.
After being defeated in the Second English Civil War, Charles I was taken into custody by Parliament’s army, the New Model Army, led by figures like Oliver Cromwell. Parliament, deeply divided over what to do with the king, eventually decided that Charles should be put on trial for his role in the bloody conflict.
The Creation of the High Court of Justice
The Rump Parliament, made up of remaining members loyal to the Parliamentarian cause after Pride’s Purge (when the army forcibly removed MPs sympathetic to the king), established a special tribunal called the High Court of Justice to try Charles I for high treason.
This was an unprecedented move, as kings had never been tried in such a court before. Traditionally, kings were seen as being above the law, ruling by divine right. The decision to put the king on trial was a radical challenge to this concept of monarchy. The court was composed of 135 commissioners, although many were reluctant to take part, and some refused to attend.
John Bradshaw’s Role
John Bradshaw, a prominent lawyer, was chosen as the President of the High Court of Justice. He was not initially a well-known figure, but his role in the trial would make him infamous in history. He faced personal risk in accepting this role, as the monarchy might eventually be restored, and those who participated in the trial could face dire consequences.
During the trial, Bradshaw wore a reinforced hat or helmet, fearing an attack. Charles I had many sympathizers, and there were credible threats to his life.
Trial:
The trial took place at Westminster Hall in January 1649. The charges against Charles I were that he had:
1) Tyrannically misused his power for personal gain and to the detriment of the people.
2) Waged war against Parliament and his own people, leading to great bloodshed.
3) Sought to impose an absolute monarchy, subverting the ancient liberties of the people.
Charles refused to recognize the authority of the court. He argued that as king, he could not be tried by any earthly authority. He did not defend himself in any traditional sense, maintaining that the proceedings were illegitimate. Charles also questioned how a body assembled by Parliament could claim the legal authority to try a king.
Despite his protests, the trial continued. Witnesses were brought forward to testify against the king, and evidence of the atrocities committed during the Civil War was presented.
Sentencing:
After several days of proceedings, the court found Charles I guilty of high treason. On January 27, 1649, the court sentenced him to death. It was a momentous decision. The court declared that Charles had violated the trust of his people and was no longer fit to rule.
Bradshaw delivered the sentence, stating that Charles had been a “tyrant, traitor, murderer, and public enemy.”
Execution:
On January 30, 1649, King Charles I was executed by beheading outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London. He walked to the scaffold calmly, dressed in several layers of clothing to prevent shivering in the cold from being mistaken for fear. He made a short speech declaring his innocence, maintaining that he had only acted in the best interest of the people.
He was executed before a large crowd, though many onlookers watched in stunned silence. His death marked the end of the monarchy, and England was declared a Commonwealth under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell and the Rump Parliament.
Following the execution of Charles I, England became a republic, known as the Commonwealth of England. John Bradshaw continued to serve in government under Cromwell, but the Commonwealth was deeply unpopular with many, especially Royalists who had supported the king.
In 1660, after Cromwell’s death and the collapse of the Commonwealth, the monarchy was restored in what became known as the Restoration. Charles II, son of Charles I, was invited to reclaim the throne.
In a posthumous act of retribution, Charles II ordered the exhumation and symbolic execution of several key figures responsible for his father’s death, including John Bradshaw. Bradshaw’s body was dug up, hanged, drawn, and quartered as a symbolic gesture to punish those involved in the regicide of Charles I.
The trial and execution of Charles I were radical acts that challenged the notion of the divine right of kings. It signaled that even a monarch could be held accountable for their actions.
Establishment of Parliamentary Supremacy: While the Commonwealth was short-lived, the execution of Charles I laid the groundwork for future constitutional changes, eventually leading to the supremacy of Parliament over the monarchy in England, particularly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
Legacy in English Law and Governance: The trial underscored the idea that leaders could be accountable to their people and the law, a principle that influenced future legal and political developments in England and beyond.
Though the Commonwealth would collapse, the trial of Charles I marked a turning point in British history, with lasting effects on the balance of power between the monarchy and Parliament.
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I can’t believe Hardy did the voice for venom until I remembered bane.
What a fucking gorgeous George.