Historical Events tagged with "rump parliament"
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Politics & Government
Trial of Charles I Begins at High Court
January 20th, 1649 376 years ago
The High Court of Justice convened to try King Charles I for treason. This marked a significant moment in the English Civil War, indicating the breakdown of royal authority. The court was assembled by the Rump Parliament, which asserted the king's responsibility for the bloodshed during the conflict. Charles I refused to recognize the court's legitimacy, claiming sovereignty. The trial's proceedings took place at the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London, capturing intense public and political interest.
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