King Charles II, crowned King of England in 1660, after having been in exile in the Netherlands for many years. Soon afterwards the rival states renewed their war for the leadership in commerce and sea-transport. This resulted, as far as the Cape is concerned, in the building of the Castle.


King Charles II, crowned King of England in 1660, after having been in exile in the Netherlands for many years. Soon afterwards the rival states renewed their war for the leadership in commerce and sea-transport. This resulted, as far as the Cape is concerned, in the building of the Castle.


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