Question

Fought in the English Civil War to defend an absolute monarch, but in the end, he was tried and executed.

Answer 1

The figure you are referring to is likely King Charles I of England. He was a proponent of the divine right of kings and advocated for absolute monarchy. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), he fought against Parliamentarians who sought to limit his power. The conflict ultimately led to his capture and trial by the Parliament, and he was executed for high treason on January 30, 1649. His death marked a significant turning point in English history and the subsequent establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell.