Last words, said on the scaffold before his execution. (30 January, 1649).
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I go from a corruptible to an incorruptible Crown, where no disturbance can be, no disturbance in the World.
— Charles I of England
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Charles I of England" (Quotes, 1640s)
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About Charles I of England
Charles I (November 19, 1600 – January 30, 1649) was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. After his succession in 1625, Charles quarrelled with the Parliament of England, which sought to curb his royal prerogative. Charles believed in the divine right of kings, and was determined to govern according to his own conscience.
About Charles I of England
Charles I (November 19, 1600 – January 30, 1649) was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. After his succession in 1625, Charles quarrelled with the Parliament of England, which sought to curb his royal prerogative. Charles believed in the divine right of kings, and was determined to govern according to his own conscience.
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