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Charles Ii Of Spain

What is charles ii of spain?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Namn Charles II of Spain[2]
Roll King of Spain[2]
Regeringstid 1665 to 1700[2]
Fodelsedatum 6 November 1661[2]
Fodelseort Madrid, Spain[4]
Dodsdatum 1 November 1700[2]

Charles II of Spain was the last Habsburg king of Spain, ruling from 1665 to 1700. He became king at age four after his father, Charles Ii, died. His death without children sparked the War of the Spanish Succession.

Context

Charles II of Spain was born in Madrid on 6 November 1661 and died in Madrid on 1 November 1700. He was the last monarch of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty [2].

Documented claims

  • Charles II was the last monarch of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty. [2]
  • His death without children resulted in the War of the Spanish Succession, from 1701 to 1714. [1]
  • He became king at age four following the death of his father, Philip IV. [4]
  • His father was Philip IV. [4]

Questions and answers

Why was Charles II called Black Boy?

Charles II was called Black Boy due to his dark complexion and hair, which was unusual for a Habsburg. [4]

What disabilities did Charles II have?

Charles II suffered from severe physical and mental disabilities, including a large jaw, a hunched back, and developmental delays. [3]

Sources

  1. Charles II of Spain (1661–1700) - Encyclopedia.com — encyclopedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Charles II - La Galería de las Colecciones Reales — galeriadelascoleccionesreales.es (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. 40 Odd Facts About the Inbred King Charles II of Spain — historycollection.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Charles II Of Spain, The 'Ugly' Inbred King Whose Death ... — allthatsinteresting.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in History