On January 30, 1649, King Charles I was executed for high treason. This event is being remembered and commemorated by various individuals and organizations, including a talk at St. Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh and the laying of flowers at the site of his execution in Whitehall. The execution, presided over by Cromwell, is considered an extraordinary event in English history and is being discussed in various contexts, including its legality and its impact on subsequent events.
Whoever leaves flowers at the site of Charles I’s execution on Whitehall on the anniversary of his death - 374 years to the day - I think you’re marvellous. https://t.co/CFqXz7ouNL
Today in 1649 Cromwell presided as Charles I's head was chopped off. AND today, 12 years later, Charles II had Cromwell's head chopped off. By which time Cromwell had been dead for two years. 😐
"God has inspired the English to be the first of mankind who have not hesitated to judge and condemn their King" Cromwell possessed a sprit of true Kingship that no Stuart ever had. https://t.co/f6Ui7AEqL4
In Defense of Regicide: John Cotton on the Execution of Charles I https://t.co/MV6qm5zpHT
#OTD: In 1649, King Charles I was "executed" in Whitehall after a "trial" before Parliament, which was, though grossly illegal in concept and grossly unfair in practice, nonetheless an extraordinary event in English history and Charles' finest hour. https://t.co/EG0IAqmXoI
Today is the feast of Charles I, King and Martyr. Remember! “Blessed Lord, in whose sight the death of your saints is precious; We magnify your name for the abundant grace bestowed upon the martyred King, Charles the First; by which he was enabled so cheerfully to follow the… https://t.co/IghKpl9Cbe
Today in History: King Charles I executed for high treason https://t.co/560RHhKqXq
Today is anniversary of King Charles I’s Execution in 1649 I am giving Address (talk) at Eucharist for Royal Martyr Church Union in @StMarysCathEdin later. A short walk from Edinburgh Castle. https://t.co/O0H4cn84Mp
"I go from a corruptible, to an incorruptible Crown, where no disturbance can be, no disturbance in the world." Charles I, executed on this day in 1649. https://t.co/BuNsup1fxK