Charles II of England
Stuart king restored in 1660 after Cromwell’s republic. His court became a symbol of the Restoration, while his reign faced religious tensions and a changing relationship with Parliament.
This complete profile is available in English. Bibliographic titles retain their original language. Links marked ES open the Spanish edition.
Key details
Birth: 29 May 1630 Documented
Death: 6 February 1685 Documented
Role: King
Dynasty: Stuart · ES
Territories: England (ES) · Scotland (ES) · Ireland (ES)
Recorded relationships
Their titles over time
Follow the changing territories and offices of Charles II of England. Each title retains its own status.
Governments in 1660
- EnglandKing
View titles and jurisdictions
- England · ESKing · Effective rule1660–1685
- ScotlandKing
View titles and jurisdictions
- Scotland · ESKing · Effective rule1660–1685
- IrelandKing
View titles and jurisdictions
- Ireland · ESKing · Effective rule1660–1685
Annual dates: overlap within one year does not prove that two offices were held on the same day. Regencies and co-rulerships retain their labels.
Sources for this profile
- Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND authority record · Karl II., England, König
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
- Encyclopaedia Britannica
Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.
Evidence for this profile
8 recorded claims · 4 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.
Dates (2/2 with a precise source)
- BirthDocumented
29 May 1630
The authority record gives the birth as 1630-05-29. - DeathDocumented
6 February 1685
The authority record gives the death as 1685-02-06.
Family and relationships (2/2 with a precise source)
- FatherDocumented
Charles I of England
The authority record identifies Charles I of England (GND 118720856) as father. - MotherDocumented
Henrietta Maria of France
The authority record identifies Henrietta Maria of France (GND 118904043) as mother.
Governments (0/4 with a precise source)
- GovernmentPending review
King · England · 1660–1685
A precise source has not yet been added. - GovernmentPending review
King · Scotland · 1649–1651
A precise source has not yet been added. - GovernmentPending review
King · Scotland · 1660–1685
A precise source has not yet been added. - GovernmentPending review
King · Ireland · 1660–1685
A precise source has not yet been added.
Biographical and contextual references (3)
Editorial history
- 2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
- 2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
