The English Civil War Charles II's Early Life: - He was a child during the English Civil War - He and his brother James were often left under the care of the royal physician while their father was at war - Both brothers were present at the Battle of Edgehill - At 14, Charles commanded his own forces - In 1464, when Royalist defeat seemed certain, he fled to France Exile and Scottish Kingship: - Charles I surrendered in 1646 - During the second Civil War, Charles moved to the Hague - Scotland declared him King of Great Britain - He was crowned in Scotland on January 1, 1651 Cromwell's Victory and Charles's Escape: - Oliver Cromwell marched north - Cromwell won a decisive victory at the Battle of Worcester - Charles evaded capture by hiding in a large tree at Bascobel House - He fled England in disguise, arriving in Normandy in October Commonwealth Period: - A £1,000 bounty was placed on Charles's head - Aiding Charles was declared punishable by death - Cromwell became Lo
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