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King Charles charters a new colony to …
Years: 1663 - 1663
March
King Charles charters a new colony to the south of Virginia (and north of Spanish Florida) named Carolina after his father and centered on the recently established settlements of Albemarle sound.
The Charter of Carolina establishes the Province of Carolina on March 24, 1663, and divides it between eight of his loyal friends, known as the Lords Proprietors, as a reward for their faithful political and financial support of his efforts to regain the throne of England.
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- Florida (Spanish Colony)
- Virginia (English Crown Colony)
- England, (Stewart, Restored) Kingdom of
- Carolina, Province of (English Colony)
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Years: 1663 - 1663
March
Locations
People
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- Florida (Spanish Colony)
- Virginia (English Crown Colony)
- England, (Stewart, Restored) Kingdom of
- Carolina, Province of (English Colony)
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Commodoties
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