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Description: | A standing figure of Charles II in Roman tunic, without mantle or toga, holding a baton signifying authority in his right hand and resting his left hand on his hip. Additional Information: Charles II (1630 -85) was 'restored' to the throne in 1660 after having spent much of his youth in exile on the Continent. As king he favoured absolutism, toleration for Catholics and war with Holland, but unlike other members of the Stuart family he was astute enough to back down when faced with determined opposition. Accordingly, in 1673 he agreed to the Test Act excluding Catholics from office and in 1674 made peace with Holland. Eventually thanks to secret subsidies from Louis XIV in France he was able to fulfil his political ambitions by dispensing with Parliament and at his death he left the throne to his openly Catholic brother, James, Duke of York. | Subjects: | Statue | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Sculptor: Not known | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=7513... | Go to resource |
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