Surname: Stuart Forename(s): Charles b. 19 November 1600. d. 30 January 1649. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
King of England. Born in Dunfermline Castle, Scotland. Son of James VI of Scotland
and his wife, Anne. Succeeded to the throne in 1625. Married Henrietta Maria of France
on 13 June 1625. Allegedly authored and illustrated his reflective autobiography Eikon Basilike while imprisoned before his execution, but some contest his authorship. Biographical
information: ODNB. (BGL)