Charles II
King of Scotland
Charles II was King of Scotland from 1649 until 1651 and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy until his death in 1685.
Charles II was the eldest surviving child of Charles I of England, Scotland and... Wikipedia
Born: May 29, 1630, St James's Palace, London, United Kingdom
Died: February 6, 1685 (age 54 years), Palace of Whitehall, London
Grandchildren: Charles Radclyffe, Anne van Keppel, Countess of Albemarle, Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond, and more
Spouse: Catherine of Braganza (m. 1662–1685)
Parents: Charles I and Henrietta Maria of France
Deposed dates: 1649, September 3, 1651, and February 6, 1685
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Charles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) was King of Scotland from 1649 until 1651 and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of ...
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