Charles II

noun

1. Charles I ( def 2 ).
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.

Charles II

noun

1. Charles II823877MFrenchPOLITICS: hereditary ruler known as Charles the Bald. 823–877 ad , Holy Roman Emperor (875–877) and, as Charles I, king of France (843–877)
2. See Charles III
   the title as king of France of Charles III (Holy Roman Emperor) See Charles III
3. Charles II16301685MBritishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 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. Charles II16611700MSpanishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1661–1700, the last Hapsburg king of Spain: his reign saw the end of Spanish power in Europe

Example Sentences

He was said to have been "continually drunk for five years" at the court of Charles II in the 1670s.

From The Daily Beast

His wife is descended from King Charles II and is the stepdaughter of an Astor.

From The Daily Beast

Its culture however was looked upon with the same disapproval by Charles II.

From Project Gutenberg

Buckles were first worn as shoe fastenings in the reign of Charles II.

From Project Gutenberg

Charles II arrived on the coast of Scotland, but was compelled to take the covenant before landing.

From Project Gutenberg

Charles II of England, reviewed his 4000 guards, then the whole regular force of the kingdom, yet deemed dangerous to liberty.

From Project Gutenberg

During the peaceful and tolerant reign of Charles II the country made steady progress.

From Project Gutenberg