When did King Charles I die?

Question

Did Oliver Cromwell just support the trial and execution or did he have more of an input?

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Answer 1

Here's a question: Shouldn't it be the English Revolution, not Civil War?

Answer 2

Charles was beheaded on Tuesday 30 January 1649, though at the time the new year did not occur until March, so his death is often recorded as occurring in the year 1648. The idea of trying a king was a novel one, previous monarchs had been deposed, but had never been brought to trial as monarchs. The High Court of Justice established by the Act consisted of 135 Commissioners (all firm Parliamentarians),  the prosecution was led by Solicitor General John Cooke.

In December 1648, those MPs who wished to continue negotiations with the king were prevented from sitting by a troop of soldiers headed by Colonel Thomas Pride, an episode soon to be known as Pride's Purge. Those remaining, known as the Rump Parliament, agreed that Charles should be tried on a charge of treason. Cromwell was still in the north of England, dealing with Royalist resistance when these events took place. However, after he returned to London, on the day after Pride's Purge, he became a determined supporter of those pushing for the king's trial and execution. He believed that killing Charles was the only way to bring the civil wars to an end. The death warrant for Charles was eventually signed by 59 of the trying court's members, including Cromwell (who was the third to sign it).

Answer 3

when his head came away from his body

January 30th, 1648

Answer 4

on January 30, 1649

Answer 5

He died January 30th, 1649. Oliver Cromwell did support the trial and execution.

Answer 6

1649 i believe. 50 people including Cromwell signed the death warrant.