Charles II

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Charles II

• Born in 29.05.1630
• Crowned in 29.05.1660
• Died in 06.02.1685
• King of England, Scotland and Ireland
• Was known as the Merrie Monarch
• Converted to Roman Catholicism on his deathbed

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The Great Plague of London

• 1665 1666
• Brought death to 100,000 people
• Stronger than the Black Death
• 40,000 dogs and 200,000 cats were killed

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The Great Plague of London
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The Great Fire of London

• Began on the night of 02.09.1666 on Pudding Lane
• London was built of wood
• 6 people died
• 80 of the city was destroyed 13,000 houses
  89 churches 52 Guild Halls
• Helped to end the Great Plague

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The Great Fire of London