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Charles II of England

King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1630-1685)

Restored in 1660 after the Interregnum. Fourteen acknowledged illegitimate children and no legitimate heir, so the crown passed to his Catholic brother.

  • CrownMonarch of England
  • HouseHouse of Stuart
  • Reign1660–1685
  • Parents2 known
  • Siblings6 known
  • Children17 known, 2 illegitimate or disputed

Crowns held

  • Monarch of England1660–1685
  • Monarch of Scotland1660–1685
  • King of Ireland1660–1685

Marriages

Other partners

Relationships recorded without a marriage.

Parents

Siblings

Children

Stillborn or miscarried (3)

Succession questions

About

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.

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