Charles II (Monaco)
Charles II of Monaco (born January 26, 1555 - May 18, 1589 ) from the Grimaldi family was lord of Monaco from 1581 to 1589 .
Charles was the son of Honoré of Monaco . After his death on October 7, 1581, he took control of Monaco.
Unlike his father, Charles was stormy and impulsive and soon destroyed many of the good diplomatic relations his father had built up with Genoa, Savoy and Provence.
He died after eight years of rule in May 1589. The third oldest of his brothers Hercule took over the government .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Honoré I. |
Lord of Monaco 1581 - 1589 |
Hercule |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Charles II |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Grimaldi, Charles |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Lord of Monaco |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 26, 1555 |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 18, 1589 |