King Charles II of England gave a land grant to James Duke of York, which meant that New Jersey became a British colony.
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John Dryden was appointed as England's first Poet Laureate by King Charles II.
The Declaration of Breda document was issued by the exiled King Charles II of England.
Thomas Edison's first overhead electric lighting system began service in Roselle, New Jersey.
Charles II of England and Louis XIV of France signed the Secret Treaty of Dover.
King Charles II chartered the Royal Society in London, England.