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'''George Monck, 1st Duke of Albermarle''' (1608 – 1670) was an [[ | '''George Monck, 1st Duke of Albermarle''' (1608 – 1670) was an [[British Army|English soldier]] and politician. He was responsible for the restoration of King [[Charles II of England]] to the throne. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
After having fought in [[Ireland]], Scotland and the {{Wiki|First Anglo-Dutch War}}, George Monck was appointed Governor of Scotland by Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, [[Oliver Cromwell]]. Monck was part of Cromwell's Parliamentary government, which he also fought for.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' - The Renaissance: "Stepped Ashore as King"</ref> During this time, Monck secretly gave the exiled king advice on how to rule England, telling him to grant amnesty to the enemies of his father, in order to get them to accept him as their rightful ruler.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]] - [[Holidays: Chapter 1 - Ghosts of Christmas Past]]''</ref> | After having fought in [[Ireland]], [[Scotland]] and the {{Wiki|First Anglo-Dutch War}}, George Monck was appointed Governor of Scotland by Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, [[Oliver Cromwell]]. Monck was part of Cromwell's Parliamentary government, which he also fought for.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' - The Renaissance: "Stepped Ashore as King"</ref> During this time, Monck secretly gave the exiled king advice on how to rule [[England]], telling him to grant amnesty to the enemies of his father, in order to get them to accept him as their rightful ruler.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]] - [[Holidays: Chapter 1 - Ghosts of Christmas Past]]''</ref> | ||
Cromwell had defeated and exiled King Charles II to the [[Netherlands|Dutch Republic]]. Seven years later, Cromwell died, leaving the Parliament's authority severely weakened and [[London]] in a state of confusion. On 1 January 1660, Monck led his army from Scotland to London, taking control of the capital.<ref name="ACI"/> | Cromwell had defeated and exiled King Charles II to the [[Netherlands|Dutch Republic]]. Seven years later, Cromwell died, leaving the Parliament's authority severely weakened and [[London]] in a state of confusion. On 1 January 1660, Monck led his army from Scotland to London, taking control of the capital.<ref name="ACI"/> | ||
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George Monck, 1st Duke of Albermarle (1608 – 1670) was an English soldier and politician. He was responsible for the restoration of King Charles II of England to the throne.
Biography
After having fought in Ireland, Scotland and the First Anglo-Dutch War, George Monck was appointed Governor of Scotland by Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, Oliver Cromwell. Monck was part of Cromwell's Parliamentary government, which he also fought for.[1] During this time, Monck secretly gave the exiled king advice on how to rule England, telling him to grant amnesty to the enemies of his father, in order to get them to accept him as their rightful ruler.[2]
Cromwell had defeated and exiled King Charles II to the Dutch Republic. Seven years later, Cromwell died, leaving the Parliament's authority severely weakened and London in a state of confusion. On 1 January 1660, Monck led his army from Scotland to London, taking control of the capital.[1]
The new Parliament had Charles II proclaimed king of England, and Monck traveled to Dover to welcome the king upon his return on 25 May 1660.[1]
During Charles' coronation at Westminster Abbey, the king noticed Monck speaking to a man holding an Apple of Eden.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Initiates - The Renaissance: "Stepped Ashore as King"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy - Holidays: Chapter 1 - Ghosts of Christmas Past