In the 1640's, his cavalry was led by Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a noted Cavalier.
In a Delaroche painting, this man calmly holds a book as soldiers blow pipe smoke into his face and insult him. The supposed writer of the spiritual autobiography Eikon Basilike, this ruler's advisers supported strict policies that were known as "Thorough." Such advisers included a man assassinated during this man's reign by John Felton. That adviser was the Duke of Buckingham. He appointed the unpopular Archbishop of Canterbury, (*) William Laud. This ruler was depicted "at the hunt" by his court painter, Anthony van Dyck. In the 1640's, his cavalry was led by Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a noted Cavalier. This ruler was put on trial by the Rump Parliament. For 10 points, name this king who was executed after losing the English Civil War to Oliver Cromwell's forces.
In a Delaroche painting, this man calmly holds a book as soldiers blow pipe smoke into his face and insult him.
Charles I