World History · Europe

Charles II is Defeated and Flees France

By Marc Schulman World History 2 min read

HistoryCentral · Primary Source & History

Charles II arrived in Scotland from France and was proclaimed King of Scotland and England. He was defeated in September 1650 at the battle of Dunbar by Oliver Cromwell. Despite his defeat Charles is crowned King of Scotland at Scone on January 1, 1651. On September 3 Charles II was defeated again at the Battle of Worcester. Charles II was forced to flee back to England.

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