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Charles I

King who believed in the Divine Right of Kings; his conflict with Parliament led to civil war and his execution in 1649.

Key facts

Believed in the Divine Right of Kings; ruled without Parliament for 11 years.
Conflict with Parliament led to civil war in 1642; executed in 1649.

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