Charles I: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born	November 19, 1600 • Scotland • (Birthday in 4 days)
Died	January 30, 1649 (aged 48) • London • England
Title / Office	king (1625-1649), Scotland • king (1625-1649), England • king (1625-1649), Ireland
Political Affiliation	Cavalier
House / Dynasty	House of Stuart
Notable Family Members	spouse Henrietta Maria • father James I • mother Anne of Denmark • daughter Mary of Orange • daughter Henrietta Anne of England • son James II • son Charles II • son Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester • sister Elizabeth Stuart
Role In	Battle of Naseby • Bishops’ Wars • English Civil Wars • First English Civil War • Battle of Preston

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