📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
3.3.10 The Restoration
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After the collapse of the Commonwealth, Charles II (son of Charles I) was invited to return from exile and become king in 1660. This event is known as the Restoration. Charles II was a popular king who reopened the theatres and encouraged the arts and sciences. His reign saw the founding of the Royal Society, which promoted scientific discovery.
Key Facts
- Charles II restored to throne in 1660 — the Restoration
- Reopened theatres and encouraged arts and sciences
- Royal Society founded during his reign
During Charles II's reign, London suffered two major disasters: the Great Plague of 1665, which killed about 100,000 people, and the Great Fire of London in 1666, which destroyed much of the city. After the fire, London was rebuilt with wider streets and brick buildings. Sir Christopher Wren designed the new St Paul's Cathedral and many other churches.
Key Facts
- Great Plague 1665 killed ~100,000
- Great Fire of London 1666 destroyed much of the city
- Sir Christopher Wren designed new St Paul's Cathedral
📝 学习笔记
- Restoration 是指 Charles II 于1660年复辟称王。
- Charles II 于1660年复辟称王 — 这就是 Restoration。
- 重开剧院，鼓励艺术和科学发展。
- Royal Society 在他的统治期间成立。
- 1665年的 Great Plague 在伦敦造成约10万人死亡。
- Charles II 于1660年复辟称王 — 这就是 Restoration。
- 重开剧院，鼓励艺术和科学发展。
- Royal Society 在他的统治期间成立。
- Great Fire of London 发生在1666年。
- Charles II 于1660年复辟称王 — 这就是 Restoration。
- 重开剧院，鼓励艺术和科学发展。
- Royal Society 在他的统治期间成立。
- Sir Christopher Wren 设计了新的 St Paul's Cathedral 和许多其他教堂。
- Charles II 于1660年复辟称王 — 这就是 Restoration。
- 重开剧院，鼓励艺术和科学发展。
- Royal Society 在他的统治期间成立。
- Royal Society 在 Charles II 统治期间成立，旨在促进科学发现。
- Charles II 于1660年复辟称王 — 这就是 Restoration。
- 重开剧院，鼓励艺术和科学发展。
- Royal Society 在他的统治期间成立。
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