<span>Charles I was constantly quarrelling with the English
Parliament who often opposed his policies.
He was perceived as a tyrant for his actions. Eventually both the Charles and the
Parliament came into conflict that started the English Civil War. Charles was defeated and was a prisoner of the
English Parliament. He escaped in 1647
only to be recaptured and placed in the Isle of Wright. He tried to build an alliance with Scotland
but by 1648, the New Model Army commanded by Oliver Cromwell had established
its rule over England. Charles was tried
and convicted of high treason and was put to death on January 1649.</span>
