Person

Charles II of England

1630–1685 · 17th century

Charles II of England was king of England, Scotland and Ireland, restored to the throne in 1660 after the Commonwealth. His marriage to Catherine of Braganza brought Tangier and Bombay to England, and he granted charters for Carolina, Pennsylvania and the Hudson's Bay Company and gave New York to his brother James. Many English colonies of the later 17th century began with his grants.

Charles II of England
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Mentioned in 11 state histories

Bailiwick of JerseyEarldom of OrmondColony of the BahamasCommonwealth of EnglandWilloughbylandEnglish TangierProvince of CarolinaProvince of New YorkBombay PresidencyRupert's LandProvince of Pennsylvania

Great speeches

Charles I on the Scaffold30 January 1649

See also

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