Charles II of England
1630 – 1685 English and Scottish King of England, Scotland and Ireland (Charles II)
Restoration king who returned the monarchy in 1660.
- Religion
- Anglican (converted to Roman Catholicism on his deathbed)
- Affiliations
- House of Stuart; era coincides with the emergence of organized Freemasonry, but no documented membership.
Charles II regained the throne in 1660 after the collapse of the republic, an event known as the Restoration. His reign saw the Great Plague, the Great Fire of London, and the founding of the Royal Society. He was known for his tolerance and his court's lively culture.
Connections
- family of Charles I of England — Father of Charles II.
In the timeline
- 1670 Secret Treaty of Dover mentioned