Charles II of England

Historical eventApril 231661

Charles II of England

Charles II was crowned King of England, Scotland and Ireland at Westminster Abbey.

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When
Saturday, April 23 1661365 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
17th century · 1660s
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The Gregorian calendar was in use in Catholic Europe from 1582, but Britain and its colonies kept the Julian calendar until 14 September 1752 — sources from those places may date this event 10–11 days earlier.

At a glance

Dates: From 1661.

What happened

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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When did Charles II of England happen?

April 23 1661 — 365 years ago, on a Saturday.

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