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Charles I (1625-1649) son of James I, King of England |
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Came to the throne while much of Europe was moving towards domination by all powerful monarchs, such as Louis XIV of France. Charles attempted to pursue similar policies but was limited by a robust parlimentary opposition. There was widespread opposition to many of Charles' actions. These include the use of the Court of the Star Chamber to suppress dissent; a policy of taxation without the approval of Parliament; and a religious policy that was attempting to bring the Anglican Church closer to Catholicism. When Charles attempted to disregard Parliament and rule by himself civil war broke out. The English Civil War was sparked by many issues, and Charles was not fully to blame. He had no sense of what public opinion was and lead England to disaster. He was beheaded in 1649 after the victory of the Parlimentary forces. After the restoration, however, his son did regain the throne of England as [Charles II]?. |
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* Charles I of England and Scotland * [Charles I of France]? |
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