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Issuance of the Declaration of Breda

Name: Issuance of the Declaration of Breda
Start: 1660-04-04
Location: Breda

When: 4 April 1660
Where: Breda
Part of: Accession of Charles II and the Declaration of Breda

Charles II issued a proclamation promising pardon, toleration, and army pay to secure support for his return.

Dated 4 April 1660, the Declaration promised a general pardon for Civil War crimes, retention of property, religious toleration, and payment of army arrears. It was made public on 1 May 1660, facilitating the political shift toward the Restoration.

Sources

Declaration of Breda Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-26
Stuart Restoration Wikipedia

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