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Issuance of the Charter of Carolina

When
1663
Where
Province of Carolina
Episodes
1

On March 24, 1663, King Charles II granted a charter to eight English noblemen, establishing the Province of Carolina as a reward for their support during the Restoration. The charter defined the colony's vast boundaries and appointed the Lords Proprietors to govern the territory.

Episodes

  1. March 24, 1663 · Province of CarolinaGrant of the Carolina Charter

    Charles II granted the charter to eight noblemen on March 24, 1663, rewarding their support for the Restoration.

Background and detail

Charter Issuance. King Charles II issued the charter on March 24, 1663, to eight English noblemen known as the Lords Proprietors. This grant was a reward for their faithful support in helping the King regain the English throne, establishing their proprietary rights over the new colony.

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Sources

  1. Province of Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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