Charles II of England - Wikipedia
WEBCharles II was the eldest surviving child of Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland and Henrietta Maria of France. After Charles I's execution at Whitehall on 30 January 1649, at the climax of the English Civil War, the Parliament of Scotland proclaimed Charles II king on 5 February 1649.
Charles II | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Charles II (born May 29, 1630, London—died February 6, 1685, London) was the king of Great Britain and Ireland (1660–85), who was restored to the throne after years of exile during the Puritan Commonwealth.
Charles II of England - Accomplishments, Successor & Religion - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · Charles II was the monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland during much of the latter half of the 17th century, marking the Restoration era.
The wrath of a king: How Charles II avenged the 'regicides' with …
WEBOn 30th January 1649, King Charles I of England was executed at Whitehall and a short while later his son, Charles II, was driven from the country. The English monarchy was no more, as the nation shifted to a republic under the influence of Oliver Cromwell.
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WEBCharles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) was king of England, Ireland, and Scotland from 1649 to 1685. His father was Charles I, who was executed after losing a war with Parliament. Early life. Prince Charles was the king's eldest son. As a little boy, he was made Prince of Wales as a sign that he would one day be king.
Charles II (r. 1660-1685) - The Royal Family
WEBCharles II (r. 1660-1685) The eldest surviving son of Charles I, Charles had been eight years old when Civil War broke out. He was with his father at the Battle of Edgehill and in Oxford, until ordered by him to seek the safety of France.
Charles II of England - World History Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · Charles II of England (r. 1660-1685) was the king of Scotland (1649-1685) before the Restoration in 1660 also made him king of England and Ireland. Charles was a charming and easygoing monarch who took a keen interest in sports, science , and the arts.
BBC - History - Charles II
WEBRead a biography about King Charles II whose restoration to the throne in 1660 marked the end of republican rule in England.
King Charles II | The public and personal life of a British monarch
WEBCharles II signed a secret treaty with King Louis XIV of France in which England offered aid in a war against the Dutch in return for the French stalling their naval expansion. Sensationally, he also offered to declare himself a Catholic in return for money.
Charles II summary | Britannica
WEBCharles I was the king of Great Britain and Ireland (1625–49), whose authoritarian rule and quarrels with Parliament provoked a civil war that led to his execution. Charles was the second surviving son of James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark.
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