When was Charles II crowned?

Charles II was crowned King of England, Scotland, and Ireland on April 23, 1661. His coronation took place at Westminster Abbey, and it marked the restoration of the monarchy after the period of Commonwealth rule under Oliver Cromwell following the English Civil War. Charles II's reign is known as the Restoration period because it restored the monarchy after the interregnum (the period without a king).

Extra: The period during which Charles II became king is particularly significant in British history. It followed a time of great upheaval, which included the execution of his father, King Charles I, in 1649. From 1649 to 1660, England was a republic, first as the Commonwealth of England and later as the Protectorate under the rule of Oliver Cromwell, followed by his son Richard. Following the death of Oliver Cromwell in 1658, and the subsequent resignation of his son Richard as Lord Protector, there was a power vacuum. This led to the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 when Charles II, who had been in exile in Europe, was invited to return to England and take the throne.

The Restoration of the monarchy brought about many changes, including the re-establishment of the Church of England and the Houses of Parliament. It was also a period that saw a flowering of the arts and culture with the reopening of theaters that had been closed during Puritan rule and the patronage of artists and writers. Charles II's reign was also noted for events such as the Great Plague of London in 1665 and the Great Fire of London in 1666, both of which had a lasting impact on the city.