King Charles I of England was executed for treason on 30 January 1649.
Following his execution, England became a Republic, governed by Oliver Cromwell, who took the title Lord Protector.
In 1660, the monarchy was restored and Charles I's son became king as Charles II.
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King Charles I succeeded King James I of England (who was also King James VI of Scotland).
On the 27th of March 1625 Charles I succeeded to the throne by the death of his father.
James I was succeeded by his son, Charles I, in 1625.
When King James I died his son Charles I became king.
The King James VI of Scotland, who also was King of Britain and Ireland as James I, held the crown from 1566 until his death in 1625. His mother, Mary, Queen of Scots, abdicated in his favor. He was succeeded by his son, Charles I, who ascended to the throne in March of 1625.