Charles II(1630

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The Great Fire of London
The Great Plague
Charles II(16301685), king of England, Scotland,
and Ireland (16601685)
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Introduction

• Born on 29 May, 1630 in London
• Ascended to the throne on 29 May, 1660 aged 30
  years
• Crowned on 23 April, 1661 at Westminster Abbey
• Died on 6 February, 1685 in London
• Buried at Westminster Abbey
• Succeeded by his brother James II
• Charles II was a Protestant but converted to
  Catholicism on his deathbed

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The Family of Charles II

• Father Charles I (ruled 1625-1649)
• Mother Henrietta Maria of France
• Brother James II (ruled 1685-1688)
• Wife Catherine of Braganza
• Children about 17 illegitimate children by at
  least 13 different mistresses

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Charles II The Merry Monarch

• Loved life and women
• Loved parties, games, and witty conversation
• Supported the arts, science, and entertainment
• People once again danced, enjoyed sports, and
  theater
• Reopened pubs
• Was a keen sportsman
• Many new buildings were built

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Charles II The Restoration

• 1660 Parliament restored the monarchy under
  Charles Is son, Charles II.
• He pledged to observe the Magna Carta and
  Petition of Right
• Charles IIs return called the Restoration
• The rise of the great political parties
• The advance of colonization and trade
• The great progress of England as a sea power

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The Great Plague (1665-1666)

• The last major outbreak of the plague in England
• The Black Death
• King Charles left the city
• Over 100 000 people died in and around London
• About 400 000 dogs and 200 000 cats were cilled

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The Great Fire of London1666

• Began on the night of September 2, 1666
• At this time, London was built of wood
• Only 6 people died
• Approximately 80 of the city was destroyed
• The only positive effect the Great Plague
  diminished gretly
• Charles II decided to redesign the city

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Sources

• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_II_of_England
  
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Plague_of_Londo
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• http//www.historyonthent.com/Stuarts/great_fire.h
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