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Birth
Charles I was born in Scotland, at Dunfermline Palace. He was the son of King James I and Anne of Denmark. -
Heir to the throne
Chales became heir to the throne after his older brother's died. -
King of Britain and Marriage
Charles became king of Britain. in the same year, he got married to Henrrieta Maria, the daughter of Henry VI of France. -
Coronation
Charles was crowned on 2 February at Westminster Abbey. he became unpopular because he took money from people to pay his army. The govenment opposed and this led to plots against him. -
His heir was born
Charles' son, who would later become King Charles II, was born at St. James's Palace. -
English Civil War
The King took action against the British Parliament. The soldiers tried to arrest some of its members. The members of Parliament raised an army to fight against the King, this lead to the English Civil War. -
Capture
Charles I was arrested for treason and put in prison. -
Execution
Charles I was executed by the Parliament at Whitehall in London.
