\paperw3360 \margr0\margl0\ATXph16380 \plain \fs20 \f1 \fs22 Charles II (1630-1685), the son of \b \cf4 \ATXht13151000 Charles I\b0 \cf0 \ATXht0 , sided with his father in the Ci
vil War and was then forced into exile. On his fatherÆs execution (1649), he assumed the title of King of England, Scotland and Ireland, and was crowned at Scone in 1651. After another bout of forced exile, he was finally summoned back to England as ki
ng in 1660, when the return of the monarchy was met with great rejoicing. It was Charles IIÆs interest in scientific matters that promoted the foundation of the Royal Society wherein groups of scientists and philosophers could discuss the æAdvancement o
f Natural ScienceÆ. Moreover, during his reign the Royal Hospital was founded at Chelsea in London, new construction was begun at \b \cf4 \ATXht13461000 Greenwich\b0 \cf0 \ATXht0 , London theatres were reopened and enjoyed royal patronage, and \b \cf4 \ATXht11301000 Hyde Park\b0 \cf0 \ATXht0 and Green Park were dubbed royal. The King himself was not a devout man. Yet when in 1685 he died leaving no legitimate heir, religious differences were destined to come to a head.
