# King Charles II — Hudibras character guide

> King Charles II in Hudibras by Samuel Butler.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** King Charles I

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-canto-i

## Who they are

The restored monarch, referenced in political satire.

## In the story

### [To the Reader](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/chapters/to-the-reader)

Admired the poem and often quoted it in conversation.

### [The Author's Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/chapters/the-author-s-life)

Referenced in the context of the Restoration, after which Butler sought patronage.

### [Canto II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/chapters/part-iii-canto-ii)

Implied as the king whose restoration is debated; referred to as 'the king' and 'him' in the context of bringing in or keeping out.

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