King Charles I Dies: The Crown Falls in Regicide
Parliament tried, convicted, and executed Charles I for high treason, instantly abolishing the monarchy to declare the Commonwealth of England. This radical shift plunged the nation into a decade-long interregnum that only ended in 1660 when Charles II restored the crown. The execution fundamentally altered the balance of power between king and parliament, setting a precedent that no monarch stands above the law.
January 30, 1649
377 years ago
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