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Granting of the Royal Charter
- When
- July 1663
- Where
- Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
King Charles II approved the Royal Charter for Rhode Island in July 1663, superseding the 1643 patent and establishing the colony's legal framework.
The charter provided royal recognition to the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. It outlined freedoms for inhabitants, including the right to elect their own governor and write their own laws within broad guidelines. This document became the guiding force of the colony's government for nearly two centuries.
Sources
- Rhode Island Royal Charter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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