Charles II of Spain

Summary

Charles II of Spain is a human^[1]. He was born in Madrid^[2]. He was born on November 6, 1661^[3]. He passed away in Madrid^[4]. He died on November 1, 1700^[5]. He worked as a ruler^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Madrid^[2], Charles II of Spain…
• Charles II of Spain died in Madrid^[4].
• Charles II of Spain was born on November 6, 1661^[3].
• Charles II of Spain died on November 1, 1700^[5].
• Burial took place at Royal Crypt of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial^[8].
• Burial took place at Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial^[9].
• Charles II of Spain's father was Philip IV of Spain^[10].
• Charles II of Spain's mother was Mariana of Austria^[11].
• Among Charles II of Spain's spouses was Marie Louise d'Orléans^[12].
• Charles II of Spain was married to Maria Anna of Neuburg^[13].
• Charles II of Spain held citizenship in Spain^[14].
• Charles II of Spain worked as a ruler^[6].
• Charles II of Spain held the position of monarch of the Crown of Aragon^[15].
• Charles II of Spain held the position of Monarch of Castile and Leon^[16].
• Charles II of Spain held the position of Prince of Asturias^[17].
• Charles II of Spain received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[18].
• Charles II of Spain received the Order of Montesa^[19].
• Charles II of Spain received the Order of Calatrava^[20].
• Charles II of Spain received the Order of Alcántara^[21].
• Charles II of Spain received the Grand Master of the Order of Santiago^[22].
• Charles II of Spain's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[23].
• Charles II of Spain is recorded as male^[24].
• Charles II of Spain's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Charles II of Spain's family is recorded as Spanish House of Habsburg^[26].
• Charles II of Spain's noble title is recorded as Rey de las Españas^[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles II of Spain's place of birth was Madrid^[2]. He was born on November 6, 1661^[3]. His father was Philip IV of Spain^[10]. His mother was Mariana of Austria^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Charles II of Spain's professions included ruler^[6]. Positions held include monarch of the Crown of Aragon^[15], a hereditary position^[28], in Crown of Aragon^[29]; Monarch of Castile and Leon^[16], a historical position^[30], in Crown of Castile^[31], founded in 1230^[32]; and Prince of Asturias^[17], a nobility of Spain^[33], in Spain^[34], founded in 1388^[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[18], a grade of an order^[36]; Order of Montesa^[19], a religious military order^[37], in Spain^[38], founded in 1317^[39]; Order of Calatrava^[20], a religious military order^[40], in Spain^[41], founded in 1158^[42]; Order of Alcántara^[21], a religious military order^[43], in Spain^[44], founded in 1154^[45]; and Grand Master of the Order of Santiago^[22], a Grand Master^[46], in Spain^[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marie Louise d'Orléans^[12], a queen consort^[48], 1662–1689^[49], of Spain^[50] and Maria Anna of Neuburg^[13], a politician^[51], 1667–1740^[52], of Palatinate-Neuburg^[53], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross^[54]. Charles II of Spain's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[23].

Death and Burial

Charles II of Spain died on November 1, 1700^[5]. He died in Madrid^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Royal Crypt of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial^[8] and Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles II of Spain include San Carlos^[55], a city^[56], in Venezuela^[57], founded in 1678^[58] and Caroline Islands^[59], an archipelago^[60], in Palau^[61].

Why It Matters

Charles II of Spain has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[62]

Entities named for him include San Carlos^[55], a city^[56], in Venezuela^[57], founded in 1678^[58] and Caroline Islands^[59], an archipelago^[60], in Palau^[61].

FAQs

Where was Charles II of Spain born?

Charles II of Spain's place of birth was Madrid^[2].

Where did Charles II of Spain die?

Charles II of Spain died in Madrid^[4].

Who were Charles II of Spain's parents?

Charles II of Spain's father was Philip IV of Spain^[10]. Charles II of Spain's mother was Mariana of Austria^[11].

Who was Charles II of Spain married to?

Charles II of Spain's spouses include Marie Louise d'Orléans^[12] and Maria Anna of Neuburg^[13].

What did Charles II of Spain do for work?

Charles II of Spain worked as ruler^[6].

What awards did Charles II of Spain receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[18], Order of Montesa^[19], Order of Calatrava^[20], and Order of Alcántara^[21].