Charles I of England was born on 19 November 1600 in Dunfermline Palace. King of England, Scotland and Ireland, Charles I came to the throne in 1625 and believed firmly in the divine right of kings. His reign was marked by conflicts with Parliament over taxation and religion, and by his attempt to rule for eleven years without calling it. His attempt to impose a prayer book in Scotland led to the Bishops' Wars, and the Irish rebellion and mistrust of his policies led to the English Civil War. After defeat by the Parliamentarians he was tried for treason by a high court and beheaded outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall, and the monarchy was abolished until 1660.
Before and after
- 17 January 1600Birth of Pedro Calderón de la Barca
- 17 February 1600Death of Giordano Bruno
- 2 July 1600Battle of Nieuwpoort
- from 22 August 1600 to 5 November 1600Sekigahara Campaign
- 19 November 1600Birth of Charles I of England
- from 31 December 1600 to 1 June 1874Founding of East India Company
- 1601Construction of Jerónimos Monastery
- 27 September 1601Birth of Louis XIII of France
- 24 October 1601Death of Tycho Brahe
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The era
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