Deaths on May 26

Charles II, Elector Palatine

Died on May 26, 1685

Charles II, Elector Palatine (b. 1651)

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, and Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel.

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Events on 1685

20 Feb

French colonization of Texas
René-Robert Cavelier establishes Fort St. Louis at Matagorda Bay thus forming the basis for France's claim to Texas.
6 Jul

Monmouth Rebellion
Battle of Sedgemoor: Last battle of the Monmouth Rebellion. troops of King James II defeat troops of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth.