Charles II of England Biography

Charles II of England biography

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NAME: Charles II of England
OCCUPATION: King
BIRTH DATE: May 29, 1630
DEATH DATE: February 06, 1685
PLACE OF BIRTH: St. James' Palace, London, England, United Kingdom
PLACE OF DEATH: London, England, United Kingdom
AKA: Charles II, King of Scotland
AKA: Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland
AKA: Charles II of England
AKA: Charles II of Scotland
AKA: Charles II

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Charles II was the monarch of England, Ireland and Scotland during much of the latter half of the 17th century, marking the Restoration era.

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Born on May 29, 1630, in St. James' Palace, London, England, Charles II lived in exile for long periods before being crowned king of England, Ireland and Scotland in 1660. He had continual contentious relationships with Parliament and waged unsuccessful military campaigns against the Dutch. While known for his cavorting lifestyle, his era of rule became known as the Restoration Period. He died on February 6, 1685.