Charles I
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the Bald, a.d. 823–877, king of France 840–877; as Charles II, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 875–877.
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1500–58, king of Spain 1516–56; as Charles V, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1519–56.
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1600–49, king of Great Britain 1625–49 (son of James I).
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1887–1922, emperor of Austria 1916–18; as Charles IV, king of Hungary 1916–18.
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title as Holy Roman Emperor of Charlemagne See Charlemagne
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title as king of France of Charles II (Holy Roman Emperor) See Charles II
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title as king of Spain of Charles V (Holy Roman Emperor) See Charles V
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title of Charles Stuart 1600–49, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1625–49); son of James I. He ruled for 11 years (1629–40) without parliament, advised by his minister Strafford, until rebellion broke out in Scotland. Conflict with the Long Parliament led to the Civil War and after his defeat at Naseby (1645) he sought refuge with the Scots (1646). He was handed over to the English army under Cromwell (1647) and executed
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1887–1922, emperor of Austria, and, as Charles IV, king of Hungary (1916–18). The last ruler of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, he was forced to abdicate at the end of World War I
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Charles I himself kept his hat on during his trial in January 1649, rejecting the authority of the court.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2026
After his death in 1625, England experienced civil war, the execution of Charles I and the brutalities of Oliver Cromwell’s rule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
The hearing was told that Mr Francisco replied: "I personally trust everyone I share something with... but sorry Charles I have to stop sharing with you now."
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2025
It was abolished in 1649, following the execution of King Charles I, by a law that declared it “useless and dangerous to the people of England”.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2024
“Really, Charles, I think you’re being a bit silly. Henry can’t hurt you. You're perfectly safe out here.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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