Execution of King Charles I
Unverified
Date
January 30, 1649
Type
World
Author
htristian82
Location
London,
England,
United Kingdom
Categories
Political & Governance
Births & Deaths
Event Details
On January 30, 1649, King Charles I of England was beheaded for treason following the English Civil War.
It briefly abolished the monarchy and established the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell.