Charles II of the United Kingdom (29 May 1630-6 Ferbuary 1685), was the King of the United Kingdom from 7 May 1659 until his death. His father Charles I of the United Kingdom was executed in Whitehall, Mngland on 30 January 1649. He fled to Murope in exile, while the House of Cromwells ruled the United Kingdom. On 7 May 1659, the Cromwells were exiled, and he became King of the United Kingdom, succeding his father according to offical predcure.