Charles I of England

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Charles I of England born?November 19, 1600
2. When did Charles I of England die?January 30, 1649 (age 48)
3. Where was Charles I of England born?Dunfermline Palace, Fife, Scotland
4. What is the spouse?Henrietta Maria of France
5. What is the key advisors?George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham; William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury
6. What did Charles I love that made him a famous art patron?He loved art and collected paintings by famous artists like Titian and Raphael. He also hired the painter Anthony van Dyck to work for him.

Divine Right of Kings: The theological and political doctrine asserting that monarchs derive their right to rule directly from God, not from the people or any earthly authority.
English Civil War: A series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians ('Roundheads') and Royalists ('Cavaliers') over the governance of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Regicide: The act of killing a king or queen, or the person who commits such an act.
Prerogative Means: Powers and rights claimed by the monarch that were not subject to parliamentary approval, often used to raise funds.