Born: 29 May 1630 · Died: 6 February 1685 · Age at death: 54
How old was Charles II of England when he died?
Charles II of England died aged 54. He was born on 29 May 1630 and died on 6 February 1685.
English monarch restored to the throne in 1660
Did you know?He was nicknamed the Merry Monarch due to the lively and hedonistic nature of his court following years of Puritan rule.
Quick facts
Date of birth29 May 1630
Date of death6 February 1685
Age at death54
Cause of deathStroke, uremia
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceLondon, United Kingdom
Occupationpolitician, slave trader, sovereign
Editor's Take:
Charles II returned from exile to a country tired of Puritan rule. He brought back theatres, fashion and a lively court. He was clever and charming and avoided confrontation when he could. He had many mistresses and at least a dozen children, but no legitimate heir. Behind the easy manner he was a careful survivor who outlasted plots and crises. He secretly took money from Louis XIV of France. He converted to Catholicism on his deathbed.
Key Milestones
1651: Escapes after defeat at the Battle of Worcester
1660: Restored to the throne
1662: Grants the Royal Society its charter
1666: Reigns during the Great Fire of London
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 the monarchy until his death in 1685. Charles II was the oldest surviving child of Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland and Henrietta Maria of France.
Anne Lennard, Countess of Sussex, Barbara FitzRoy, Catherine FitzCharles, Cecelia FitzRoy, Charles Beauclerk, 1st Duke of St Albans, Charles FitzCharles, 1st Earl of Plymouth, Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Cleveland, Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond, Charlotte Jemima FitzRoy, Charlotte Lee, Countess of Lichfield, George FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Northumberland, Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton
Charles II of England's birthday is May 29. He was born on May 29, 1630 in London, United Kingdom.
How old was Charles II of England when he died?
Charles II of England died on February 6, 1685, aged 54.
Who shares a birthday with Charles II of England?
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