Charles II, Elector Palatine
Charles II (German: Karl II.; 10 April 1651, in Heidelberg – 26 May 1685, in Heidelberg) was Elector Palatine from 1680 to 1685. He was the son of Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine of the House of Wittelsbach, and Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel.
| Charles II | |
|---|---|
Portrait by Willem Wissing, c. 1680 | |
| Elector Palatine | |
| Reign | 28 August 1680 – 26 May 1685 |
| Predecessor | Charles I Louis |
| Successor | Philip William |
| Born | 10 April 1651 (O.S.: 31 March 1651) Heidelberg |
| Died | 26 May 1685 (aged 34) Heidelberg |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Princess Wilhelmina Ernestine of Denmark |
| House | Palatine Simmern |
| Father | Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine |
| Mother | Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel |
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