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| birth = 29 May 1630<br>[[London]], [[ | | birth = 29 May 1630<br>[[London]], [[Kingdom of England]] | ||
| death = 6 February 1685 (aged 54)<br>London, Kingdom of England | | death = 6 February 1685 (aged 54)<br>London, Kingdom of England | ||
| species = [[Human]] | | species = [[Human]] | ||
| affiliates = {{Wiki|Cavalier|Royalists}}}} | | affiliates = {{Wiki|Cavalier|Royalists}}<br />{{Wiki|House of Stuart}}}} | ||
'''Charles II''' (1630 – 1685), born '''Charles Stuart''', was King of [[Scotland]], [[England]], and [[Ireland]] from 1660 until his death, and succeeded the republican government of [[Oliver Cromwell]]. He once fought against the Roundhead forces of Cromwell to try and take back his throne. He was also the third king of the House of Stuart. | '''Charles II''' (1630 – 1685), born '''Charles Stuart''', was King of [[Scotland]], [[England]], and [[Ireland]] from 1660 until his death, and succeeded the republican government of [[Oliver Cromwell]]. He once fought against the Roundhead forces of Cromwell to try and take back his throne. He was also the third king of the {{Wiki|House of Stuart}}. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In 1651, Charles II led his army into the {{Wiki|Battle of Worcester}}, hoping to defeat Oliver Cromwell's army and take back the throne of England. However, his army was heavily outnumbered by Cromwell. Charles II and his army were eventually overwhelmed and forced into retreat, ending the [[English Civil War]]. | In 1651, Charles II led his army into the {{Wiki|Battle of Worcester}}, hoping to defeat Oliver Cromwell's army and take back the throne of England. However, his army was heavily outnumbered by Cromwell. Charles II and his army were eventually overwhelmed and forced into retreat, ending the [[English Civil War]].<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – ''[[Holidays: Chapter 1 - Ghosts of Christmas Past]]''</ref> | ||
Charles II and his loyal followers dressed up as commoners and went into hiding. Eventually, Charles II boarded a ship to [[France]]. During his time in [[Breda]], he constantly received letters from an anonymous person in England, who kept him posted on their progress of regaining the throne for Charles. The last letter told of General [[George Monck]] having recaptured the throne and Parliament proclaiming Charles II king, after which he traveled back to England. | Charles II and his loyal followers dressed up as commoners and went into hiding. Eventually, Charles II boarded a ship to [[France]]. During his time in [[Breda]], he constantly received letters from an anonymous person in England, who kept him posted on their progress of regaining the throne for Charles. The last letter told of General [[George Monck]] having recaptured the throne and Parliament proclaiming Charles II king, after which he traveled back to England.<ref name="PL" /> | ||
He returned to [[London]] on his birthday and was crowned king at [[Westminster Abbey]] a year later. During the coronation, he saw General Monck speaking with a man holding a [[Apples of Eden|sphere]] covered in a piece of cloth. However, before he could get a better look, he had to bow his head to receive his crown. | He returned to [[London]] on his birthday and was crowned king at [[Westminster Abbey]] a year later. During the coronation, he saw General Monck speaking with a man holding a [[Apples of Eden|sphere]] covered in a piece of cloth. However, before he could get a better look, he had to bow his head to receive his crown. | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
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Revision as of 11:28, 7 December 2018
- "I am invited to England to receive my crown. I must prepare for my return. There are many things I must do once I am there. Many wrongs I must right!"
- ―Charles, shortly before returning to England, 1660.[src]
Charles II (1630 – 1685), born Charles Stuart, was King of Scotland, England, and Ireland from 1660 until his death, and succeeded the republican government of Oliver Cromwell. He once fought against the Roundhead forces of Cromwell to try and take back his throne. He was also the third king of the House of Stuart.
Biography
In 1651, Charles II led his army into the Battle of Worcester, hoping to defeat Oliver Cromwell's army and take back the throne of England. However, his army was heavily outnumbered by Cromwell. Charles II and his army were eventually overwhelmed and forced into retreat, ending the English Civil War.[1]
Charles II and his loyal followers dressed up as commoners and went into hiding. Eventually, Charles II boarded a ship to France. During his time in Breda, he constantly received letters from an anonymous person in England, who kept him posted on their progress of regaining the throne for Charles. The last letter told of General George Monck having recaptured the throne and Parliament proclaiming Charles II king, after which he traveled back to England.[1]
He returned to London on his birthday and was crowned king at Westminster Abbey a year later. During the coronation, he saw General Monck speaking with a man holding a sphere covered in a piece of cloth. However, before he could get a better look, he had to bow his head to receive his crown.
Gallery
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Charles II and his army at Worcester -
Charles II dressed as a commoner -
Charles II in exile -
The crowning of Charles II
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned in Database entry only)
References