Charles II Quotes


Believe me, James, no one will murder me to make you king.


Context

The king would often walk alone or with only a few companions. His brother expressed concern about exposing the royal person to risk.


Citations

Charles II, 1630-1685, King of Great Britain & Ireland, Response to his brother, Quoted by Walter Scott, Peveril of the Peak, XLV

Sourced by: Eigen's Political and Historical Quotations

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Charles II
Charles II
  • Born: May 29, 1630
  • Died: February 6, 1685
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Sociologist

Charles II was King of Scotland from 1649 until 1651, and King of Scotland, England and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy until his death in 1685.