Charles II
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 338 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 29,1630 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | St James's Palace |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Died | Palace Of Whitehall |
| London | |
| Date of died | February 6,1685 |
| Children | James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth |
| Spouse | Catherine of Braganza |
| Siblings | James II |
| Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange | |
| Grandchildren | James Scott, Earl of Dalkeith |
| Parents | Charles I |
| Henrietta Maria | |
| Henrietta Maria of France | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3881322 |
Charles II Life story
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 Ireland and Henrietta Maria of France.
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Charles II Photos
