Charles II of England and Scotland
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Charles II (born 1630, died 1678) was the eldest son of Charles I. It was during his reign that the Whig and Tory political parties developed. He famously fathered numerous illegitimate children, of whom he acknowledged fourteen. Known as the "Merry Monarch", Charles was a patron of the arts and less restrictive than many of his predecessors.
| Preceded by: Charles I |
 King of England 1662-1678 |
Succeeded by: James III and VII |
 King of Scots 1662-1678 |
