When he was executed on Jan. 30, 1649, the chopping block was so low he had to lie down rather than kneel
He was quieted by the representations of the young king, of Bucer, and Peter 
.... Charles wanted to rule without a Parliament; he did so, in fact, for more than 
..... at last the King himself (Jan.30, 1649) -- were condemned to death on the 
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