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

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.

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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ja:チャールズ2世 (イングランド王)

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