Charles II of England
King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1630-1685).
The record
Charles II of England was a King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Born on 29 May 1630 in St James's Palace, England died on 6 February 1685 in Palace of Whitehall at the age of 54.
Positions held include monarch of England (1660–1685), monarch of Scotland (1660–1685) and King of Ireland (1660–1685). Honours include Knight of the Garter and Fellow of the Royal Society.
With a Wikipedia article in 98 languages, Charles II of England is No. 489 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 May 1630, St James's Palace
- Died
- 6 February 1685, Palace of Whitehall (aged 54)
- Country
- Kingdom of England
- Known as
- Politician, slave trader, sovereign
- Nickname
- Old Rowley
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 12
- Wikipedia editions
- 98
Did you know
Was 30 when first monarch of England (1660).
Lived to 54.
Shares a birthday with John F. Kennedy and G. K. Chesterton.
One of 8 people in the Index born in St James's Palace, with Anne of Great Britain.
Has a Wikipedia article in 98 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1660–1685Monarch of England
- 1660–1685Monarch of Scotland
- 1660–1685King of Ireland
- 1660–Governor of the Charterhouse
- 1673Lord High Admiral
- 1684–1685Lord High Admiral
Connections
- FatherCharles I of England
- MotherHenrietta Maria of France
- SpouseCatherine of Braganza
- SiblingHenrietta of England
- SiblingMary Henrietta, Princess Royal
- SiblingPrincess Elizabeth of England
- SiblingPrincess Anne of England
- SiblingJames II of England
- SiblingHenry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester
- ChildCharles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond
- ChildGeorge FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Northumberland
- ChildJames Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth
8 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1638
- Fellow of the Royal Society
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