In this unit we have seen what Caroline Age is, its general features characterized by civil war, rise of Puritanism, lack of spirit of unity, dominance of intellectual spirit and decline of drama.
The Caroline era refers to the period in English and Scottish history named for the 24-year reign of Charles
The Caroline era refers to the period in English and Scottish history named for the 24-year reign of Charles I (1625–1649). The term is derived from Carolus, the Latin for Charles.. The term is derived from Carolus, the Latin for Charles.
The following Kings governed Europe
King Henry IV of France
King Phillip III of Spain
King Frederick V of Bohemia
King Charles I of England married Princess Henrietta Marie of France and with her they had:
Name: Birth: Death:
Charles James, Duke of Cornwall and Rothesay 13 May 1629 13 May 1629 Born and died the same day. Buried as "Charles, Prince of Wales".
Charles II 29 May 1630 6 February 1685 Married Catherine of Braganza (1638–1705) in 1662. No legitimate live born issue, but many acknowledged illegitimate offspring.
Mary, Princess Royal 4 November 1631 24 December 1660 Married William II, Prince of Orange (1626–1650) in 1641. She had one child: William III.
James II & VII 14 October 1633 6 September 1701 Married (1) Anne Hyde (1637–1671) in 1659. Had issue including Mary II and Anne, Queen of Great Britain;
Married (2) Mary of Modena (1658–1718) in 1673. Had issue.
Elizabeth 29 December 1635 8 September 1650 No issue.
Anne 17 March 1637 5 November 1640 Died young.
Catherine 29 June 1639 29 June 1639 Born and died the same day.
Henry, Duke of Gloucester 8 July 1640 13 September 1660 No issue.
Henrietta 16 June 1644 30 June 1670 Married Philip, Duke of Orléans (1640–1701) in 1661. Had issue