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Feb 3, 2022 · One of King Charles II’s first tasks as monarch was to reverse much of the Puritan legislation enacted by Cromwell. The theatres reopened and music and dancing were allowed again. This, as well as Charles’s reputation for enjoying life, earned him the nickname ‘The Merry Monarch’.
Key facts about King Charles II who was born May 29, 1630, reigned (1660 - 1685) including biography, historical timeline and links to the British royal family tree.
YearEvent1658Death of Oliver Cromwell. He is succeeded ...1659Richard Cromwell is forced to resign. The ...1660Charles II returns to England from ...1662Act of Uniformity compels Puritans to ...Sep 9, 2001 · At Worcester on Wednesday, September 3rd, the Roundheads under Oliver Cromwell routed Charles II and his Scots. The young king – he was twenty-one – slipped away on horseback with a few trusted companions.
It was just as well that the army was still standing, for Charles' son landed in Scotland, had himself declared Charles II, and invaded England. He was defeated by Cromwell at Worcester (1650) and forced to hide in a tree to avoid capture, before successfully fleeing to France.
Feb 17, 2011 · Oliver Cromwell played a leading role in bringing Charles I to trial and execution, and was a key figure during the civil war. Why does he remain one of the country's most controversial public...
Charles II is an ancestor of both King Charles III's first wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, and his second wife, Queen Camilla. Charles and Diana's son, William, Prince of Wales, is likely to be the first British monarch descended from Charles II.
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Name: King Charles II. Father: Charles I. Mother: Henrietta Maria. Born: May 29, 1630 at St. James Palace. Ascended to the throne: May 29, 1660 aged 30 years. Crowned: April 23, 1661 at Westminster Abbey, and at Scone as King of Scots, 1 January 1651. Married: Catherine of Braganza, on May 1662.
