Charles Stuart, that man of blood facts for kids
The strong phrase "Charles Stuart, that man of blood" was used during the English Civil War. It was a way for a group called the Independents to describe King Charles I. This phrase showed their deep anger and disagreement with the King.
The idea behind this powerful phrase came from the King James Bible. In the Bible, a "man of blood" refers to someone who has caused a lot of violence or death. People used this idea to accuse King Charles I of being responsible for the many lives lost during the Civil War.
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Why Was King Charles Called a "Man of Blood"?
This phrase became very important in April 1648. This was during a special three-day prayer meeting at Windsor Castle. The leaders of the New Model Army held this meeting. The New Model Army was the main army fighting against the King.
The Army's Betrayal and Anger
The Army leaders felt very betrayed by King Charles I. They believed they had been trying to make peace with him honestly. However, they thought the King had secretly gone behind their backs. He had made a deal called The Engagement with the Scots. This deal encouraged a new civil war to start.
A Serious Decision
Because of this betrayal, the Army leaders, known as the Grandees, made a big decision. At the end of their meeting, they agreed it was their duty. They felt they had to hold "Charles Stuart, that man of blood," responsible. They believed he should answer for the fighting and trouble he had caused.
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