Charles II of England

King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660 to 1685 (1630-1685)
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Charles II of England
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Charles II of England

Summary

Charles II of England is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He passed away in London[3]. He worked as a politician[4], slave trader[5], sovereign[6], art collector[7], and monarch[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles II of England's place of birth was London[2].
  • Charles II of England's place of birth was St James's Palace[10].
  • Charles II of England died in London[3].
  • Charles II of England died in Palace of Whitehall[11].
  • Charles II of England is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].
  • Charles II of England's father was Charles I of England[13].
  • Charles II of England's mother was Henrietta Maria of France[14].
  • Charles II of England was married to Catherine of Braganza[15].
  • A child of Charles II of England was Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond[16].
  • A child of Charles II of England was George FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Northumberland[17].
  • A child of Charles II of England was James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth[18].
  • A child of Charles II of England was Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Cleveland[19].
  • A child of Charles II of England was Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton[20].
  • A child of Charles II of England was Charlotte Lee, Countess of Lichfield[21].
  • Charles II of England held citizenship in Kingdom of England[22].
  • Charles II of England's professions included politician[4].
  • Charles II of England's professions included slave trader[5].
  • Charles II of England's professions included sovereign[6].
  • Charles II of England's professions included art collector[7].
  • Charles II of England worked as a monarch[8].
  • Charles II of England held the position of monarch of England[23].
  • Charles II of England held the position of monarch of Scotland[24].
  • Charles II of England held the position of King of Ireland[25].
  • Charles II of England held the position of Lord High Admiral[26].
  • Charles II of England held the position of Lord High Admiral[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and St James's Palace[10], a palace[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1536[33]. Charles II of England's father was Charles I of England[13]. His mother was Henrietta Maria of France[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], slave trader[5], sovereign[6], art collector[7], and monarch[8]. Positions held include monarch of England[23], a historical position[34], in Kingdom of England[35], founded in 0871[36]; monarch of Scotland[24], a historical position[37], in Kingdom of Scotland[38], founded in 0843[39]; King of Ireland[25], a noble title[40], in Kingdom of Ireland[41], founded in 1542[42]; and Lord High Admiral[26], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1385[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[46] and Knight of the Garter[47].

Personal Life

Among Charles II of England's spouses was Catherine of Braganza[15]. Children include Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond[16], a cricketer[48], 1672–1723[49], of Kingdom of Great Britain[50], awarded the Order of the Garter[51]; George FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Northumberland[17], a politician[52], 1665–1716[53], of Kingdom of Great Britain[54], awarded the Order of the Garter[55]; James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth[18], a military officer[56], 1649–1685[57], of Kingdom of England[58], awarded the Knight of the Garter[59]; Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Cleveland[19], an aristocrat[60], 1662–1730[61], of Kingdom of Great Britain[62], awarded the Knight of the Garter[63]; Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton[20], a politician[64], 1663–1690[65], of United Kingdom[66], awarded the Knight of the Garter[67]; and Charlotte Lee, Countess of Lichfield[21], 1664–1718[68], of Kingdom of Great Britain[69]. Religious affiliations include Anglicanism[70] and Catholicism[71].

Death and Burial

Recorded place of death include London[3], a metropolis[72], in Roman Empire[73], founded in 0047[74] and Palace of Whitehall[11], a destroyed building or structure[75], in Kingdom of England[76], founded in 1530[77]. Charles II of England is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles II of England include Province of Carolina[78], a province[79], in Kingdom of England[80], founded in 1663[81]; Province of North Carolina[82], a province[83], in Kingdom of Great Britain[84], founded in 1712[85]; Española Island[86], a volcano[87], in Ecuador[88]; Robur Carolinum[89], a former constellation[90]; King Charles II Medal[91], an award[92], in United Kingdom[93], founded in 1997[94]; Kings County[95], a county of New York[96], in United States[97], founded in 1683[98]; Floreana Island[99], a volcano[100], in Ecuador[101]; and Caroline Divines[102], a group of humans[103].

Why It Matters

Charles II of England has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[104]

Entities named for him include Province of Carolina[78], a province[79], in Kingdom of England[80], founded in 1663[81]; Province of North Carolina[82], a province[83], in Kingdom of Great Britain[84], founded in 1712[85]; Española Island[86], a volcano[87], in Ecuador[88]; Robur Carolinum[89], a former constellation[90]; King Charles II Medal[91], an award[92], in United Kingdom[93], founded in 1997[94]; and Kings County[95], a county of New York[96], in United States[97], founded in 1683[98].

FAQs

Where was Charles II of England born?

Charles II of England's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Charles II of England die?

Charles II of England passed away in London[3].

Who were Charles II of England's parents?

Charles II of England's father was Charles I of England[13]. Charles II of England's mother was Henrietta Maria of France[14].

Who was Charles II of England married to?

Charles II of England's spouses include Catherine of Braganza[15].

What did Charles II of England do for work?

Charles II of England worked as politician[4], slave trader[5], sovereign[6], art collector[7], and monarch[8].

What awards did Charles II of England receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[46] and Knight of the Garter[47].

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