Charles II
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: The 17th and 18th Centuries
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy
- Curriculum: British History, 17th Century European History
Article abstract: As the English sought to restore stable government in the aftermath of the Interregnum, Charles II, the eldest surviving son of Charles I, played a crucial role in this process. At ease in any company, he gave the monarchy a human dimension which it had never possessed, and his understanding of the forces that motivated his subjects helped him steer the nation through troubled times.
Early Life
When Charles II was born on May 29, 1630, astrologers celebrated the event by predicting a brilliant future for this son of Charles I and his...
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