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title: The Execution of Charles I
author: Jan Weesop
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13995/the-execution-of-charles-i/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# The Execution of Charles I

_Authored by Jan Weesop_

## Image File

[![The Execution of Charles I](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13995.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13995.png)

## Image Caption

A c. 1649 painting showing the execution of [Charles I of England](https://www.worldhistory.org/Charles_I_of_England/) (r. 1625-1649) in London on 30 January 1649. By Jan Weesop. (Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Weesop, J. (2021, May 11). The Execution of Charles I. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13995/the-execution-of-charles-i/>
### Chicago
Weesop, Jan. "The Execution of Charles I." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 11, 2021. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13995/the-execution-of-charles-i/>.
### MLA
Weesop, Jan. "The Execution of Charles I." *World History Encyclopedia*, 11 May 2021, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13995/the-execution-of-charles-i/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Execution_of_Charles_I_of_England.jpg) by [**Jan Weesop**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Execution_of_Charles_I_of_England.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 11 May 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.