# Charles I becomes king (1625)

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Categories: ruler-change

Charles succeeded James I and inherited disputes over religion, taxation and royal authority. Within the broader Stuarts & Revolutions period, the shared monarchy of England, Scotland and Ireland produced conflicts over religion, taxation and sovereignty that culminated in civil war, revolution and union. This event is placed at 27 March 1625 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. His approach to government eventually helped provoke civil war across the three kingdoms.

## Why it matters
His approach to government eventually helped provoke civil war across the three kingdoms.

Ruler at the time: [Charles I](https://english-history.com/rulers/charles-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Charles I becomes king](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Charles+I+becomes+king&go=Go)
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- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281600%E2%80%931699%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)