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King Charles I: The Last Absolute Monarch Of England
In the end, the execution of Charles I had many consequences on England. It caused to the abolishment of the monarchy and the creation of the Commonwealth. It later led to the seizure of power of Olivier Cromwell, the abdication of his son and the restoration of the monarchy years later. However, even with the return of the monarchy, Charles I is considerate to be the last absolute monarch of England, as no king could reign without a parliament. This challenge of absolute monarchy not only had repercussions on England, but on all Western Europe and even on the colonies. The execution of Charles afraid many government throughout Europe, such has the French king. It spread the idea that king’s powers could be challenge almost in the entire world

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