Trial
Parliament passes an Ordinance setting up a High Court of Justice to try Charles I
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1649 in England
Explore 117 historical events and records for England in 1649.
Historical records for England in 1649
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January
Levellers
Lilburne and the Leveller movement press the revised Agreement of the People as a proposed written constitution, but Parliament does not adopt it as the national settlement
Treason
Charles I goes on trial for treason
Trial
Charles I goes on trial for treason
Trial of Charles I
Bradshaw presides over the High Court of Justice during the trial of Charles I.
Trial
Charles I goes on trial, he refuses to plead
Execution
One of the signatories of Charles Is death warrant
Execution
One of the signatories of Charles Is death warrant
Trial
Sentenced to death as a "tyrant, traitor & murderer"
Interregnum
Bradshaw pronounced sentence against Charles I before the regicide.
Death Warrant of Charles I
Ireton signs the death warrant authorising the execution of Charles I after the King's conviction by the High Court.
Signing of Death Warrant
Pride signs the death warrant for Charles I after the High Court reaches its judgment against the King.
Death of Charles I
Says to Bishop Juxon, "I go from a corruptible crown to an uncorruptible crown"
Death of Charles I
Walks from St James Palace to his execution at Whitehall
Death of Charles I
Death of Charles I
Execution
Executes Charles I
Execution
Charles I is executed outside the Banqueting House after conviction for treason.
Execution
Says to Bishop Juxon, "I go from a corruptible crown to an uncorruptible crown"
Execution
Walks from St James Palace to his execution at Whitehall
Execution
Executed in front of the Whitehall Banqueting House; Charles II is proclaimed king in Scotland after the execution
Interregnum
Charles I was executed, removing the monarch and beginning republican government.
Succession
The interregnum lasts until 1660, ended by the restoration of Charles II. 1st day of the Interregnum, rule without monarchy
High Court of Justice
Pride is appointed among the commissioners of the High Court established to try Charles I for high treason.
Interregnum
Cromwell supported the trial and execution that preceded abolition of the monarchy.
February
Interregnum
The Scottish Parliament proclaimed Charles II while England remained a republic.
Interregnum
Marten supported the Commons resolution declaring the office of king unnecessary and dangerous.
Burial
Permission was refused for his burial in the Henry VII Chapel in Westminster Abbey
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of State
Constitution of England
A Council of State becomes an executive over the House of Commons
Execution
George de Carteret has Charles proclaimed King in Saint Helier, after the execution of his father, Charles I
Succession
George de Carteret has Charles proclaimed King in Saint Helier, after the execution of his father, Charles I
England's New Chains Discovered
Lilburne publishes "England's New Chains Discovered", attacking the new regime and warning that the people remain unfree after the King's execution
England's New Chains Discovered", attacking the new regime
Lilburne publishes "England's New Chains Discovered", attacking the new regime and warning that the people remain unfree after the King's execution
Appointment as General at Sea
Parliament appoints Blake as one of the generals at sea to command Commonwealth naval operations.
England's New Chains Discovered
Lilburne publishes England's New Chains Discovered and attacks the concentration of political power in the Army and Rump Parliament.
Levellers
Lilburne publishes England's New Chains Discovered, attacking the army-dominated government for betraying the liberties for which Parliamentarian soldiers and civilians had fought
Reform of Government
A committee including Cromwell revises the lists of JPs throughout England & Wales
March
Death of Henry Rich
Death of Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland
Constitution of England
The Commons abolishes the House of Lords, against Cromwell's will
Surrender of Pontefract Castle
Lambert commands the closing phase of the siege that ends with Pontefract Castle surrendering to Parliament.
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