# Charles II - King of England, Scotland and Ireland

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/charles-ii
Reign: 1660 - 1685
Born-Died: 1630 - 1685
Dynasty: House of Stuart
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_II_of_England

Charles II returned from exile in 1660 in the Restoration of the monarchy. His reign saw the Great Plague, Great Fire of London, renewed party politics and continuing conflict over religion and the succession.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Restored Commonwealth](https://english-history.com/rulers/restored-commonwealth)
- Succeeded by: [James II](https://english-history.com/rulers/james-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1660 - [Restoration of Charles II](https://english-history.com/timeline/1660-restoration-of-charles-ii)
- 1665 - [Great Plague of London](https://english-history.com/timeline/1665-great-plague-of-london)
- 1666 - [Great Fire of London](https://english-history.com/timeline/1666-great-fire-of-london)
- 1673 - [Test Act](https://english-history.com/timeline/1673-test-act)
- 1679 - [Habeas Corpus Act](https://english-history.com/timeline/1679-habeas-corpus-act)
- 1685 - [James II becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1685-james-ii-becomes-king)
- 1685 - [Monmouth Rebellion](https://english-history.com/timeline/1685-monmouth-rebellion)