The Regicides of Charles I were the men responsible for the execution of Charles I on 30 January 1649. The term generally refers to the fifty-nine commissioners who signed the execution warrant. This followed his conviction for treason by the High Court of Justice.
17th Century · 17th October
The nine regicides who signed the death warrant of Charles I of England are hanged, drawn and quartered.
1660
Year of Event
366
Years Ago