Tag Archives: King Charles I England

collection with the public purse

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Dave

Charles I was Britain’s most discerning and energetic royal patron, buying much art and encouraging many continental artists. With his ascension to the throne in 1625, it was a turning point in English connoisseurship. Charles had grown up under the … Continue reading →

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BEFORE THE AXE FALLS

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Dave

Just raise your hand to signal when you’re ready.The death warrant of King Charles I required that he be put to death by the severing of his head from his body between the hours of ten in the morning and … Continue reading →

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NOT EVEN A KING'S RANSOM

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Dave

”In January 1649, Parliament (the House of Commons had been previously purged by Colonel Pride of some 150 members in December 1648, leaving a small rump of some 80 members totally dependent upon Army leaders) established a High Court of … Continue reading →