Charles II

American  

noun

1. Charles I.

2. Charles the Fat, a.d. 809–888, king of France 884–887; as Charles III, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 881–887.

3. 1630–85, king of Great Britain 1660–85 (son of Charles I of England).

4. 1661–1700, king of Spain 1665–1700.

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Charles II British  

noun

1. known as Charles the Bald. 823–877 _ad , Holy Roman Emperor (875–877) and, as Charles I, king of France (843–877)

2. the title as king of France of Charles III (Holy Roman Emperor) See Charles III

3. 1630–85, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1660–85) following the Restoration (1660); son of Charles I. He did much to promote commerce, science, and the Navy, but his Roman Catholic sympathies caused widespread distrust

4. 1661–1700, the last Hapsburg king of Spain: his reign saw the end of Spanish power in Europe

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Example Sentences

However, by the time political tides turned and Charles II was restored to power in 1660, Downing had also turned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The “Throne” is accompanied by matching candlesticks and four ornate vases holding silver and gilt relief bouquets, given by Philip’s successor, Charles II.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

The regiment was formed in Berwick in 1650, but in 1660 marched down to London to help restore the monarchy, dissolve Parliament and bring Charles II back to the throne.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

While Christmas was once again legal in the realms of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland now ruled by King Charles II, the far-fetched colonies continued to chart their own course.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

And when, in 1662, England’s Charles II married Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess, she brought Bombay as part of her dowry, and a taste for tea to the English court.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson