King Charles II Research Paper

Victim of Vice & Glory

England's history has been prosperous with phenomenal monarchs. However, in a time during The Restoration of the English Throne; history was introduced to King Charles II who would be permanently etched in the hearts of his subjects. The son of King Charles I of England; young Charles II’s life was one of turmoil and uncertainty as he witnessed his country thrown into a civil war. Charles was sent to exile as a child and spent his life plotting for his banished throne. After secret dealings with Scotland and conflict with a dissident named Cromwell; Charles eventually regained his rightful place as King of England. Riddled by accomplishments and failures; his reign was monumental enough to etch his name in history books as a significant English monarch. Charles reign was infamous because of his inability to work with the Parliament and the consequences in thereof. Charles having a sympathetic stance on Catholicism, and perhaps a secret convert himself, passed laws favoring English Catholic subjects such as The Declaration of Indulgences. This act attempted to provide religious liberty to Roman Catholics by suspending previously established Penal Laws. A protestant parliament responded furiously, passing The Test Act of
A shining beacon of accomplishment was his support of The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge. Originated on November 28, 1660 by Sir Christopher Wren and other academic men who had a vision of a research institute. Charles nurturing a love of arts and sciences encouraged the building of the organization which still stands as the United Kingdom’s national science academy. King Charles had many flaws, an inability to control his vices was one of them. However, his accomplishments shouldn’t be understated; most notably, the Royal Society remains a source of pride in the country that he longed for, loved, and ultimately lost the faith