Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Execution of Charles I



He conducted himself with composure and gave his cloak to Dr Juxon, the Bishop of London, saying,“I go from to corruptible to an incorruptible crown where no disturbance can be.” He lay full length, placed his head on a low block and with one strike the executioner severed his head from his body.When he died a great groan went through the crowd.“Such a groan by thousands then present, as I never heard before and I desire I may never hear again.” (Read more.)


More HERE

On Charles' widow, HERE. My novel on the royal couple, HERE.

 

Two podcasts by author Mark Turnbull on the the trial and death of the King.

 


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