Charles II of England
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Charles II of England (1630 - 1685) was the King of England and Scotland.
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- Better than a play!
- On the Lords' debate on Lord Ross's Divorce Bill (1610).
- This is very true: for my words are my own, and my actions are my ministers'.
- Reply to Lord Rochester's premature epitaph on him (see below).
I'm defintely the best king in England at the moment
After his commintment being questioned in the commons
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Attributed
- Let not poor Nelly starve.
- On his deathbed, asking that his favorite mistress, Nell Gwynne, be looked after.
- Don't worry Jamie - they'll not kill me to make you King.
- To his brother the Duke of York who expressed concern over his lax security.
- Now, nephew to your work! St George for England! Hey!
- At the bedding ceremony of his nephew William of Orange and his niece the future Mary II.
- I have tried him drunk and I have tried him sober and there is nothing in him.
- On the husband of niece Anne, Prince George of Denmark.
- Walk with me, hunt with my brother and do justice by my niece and you will not be fat.
- To George of Denmark, who was worried about his weight.
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Quotations of others about Charles II
- We have a pretty, witty King, whose word no man relies on. He never said a foolish thing, nor ever done a wise one.
- Lord Rochester
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