King Charles II

King Charles II

monarch United Kingdom

King Charles II of England was instrumental in the establishment of the Hudson’s Bay Company, granting it a royal charter in 1670 that allowed for the monopoly of fur trading in the vast territories around Hudson Bay. His support was crucial in the company's early successes against French competition in the fur trade.

Born on May 29, 1630 (395 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
110,064
Power
4,760$
Sentiment
6.72
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 8.00 0.18% +10% 38,005,238 77,061 $1,700,000 3,447$
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,002 $2,700,000 1,313$
Totals 3 105,891,249 110,063 $4,400,000 4,760$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: The charter carries the wax seal of King Charles II, who signed the 1670 royal charter establishing Hudson's Bay. 7

The Globe and Mail: Thomson, Weston families win bid for Hudson’s Bay charter

Canada Canada: King Charles II granted the new company wide-ranging powers in 1670 over a third of modern-day Canada. 7

The Globe and Mail: The value, and values, of the HBC charter

Canada Canada: King Charles II issued the charter 355 years ago, granting exclusive trading rights to the Hudson’s Bay Company. 7

The Globe and Mail: Billionaire Weston family to buy Hudson’s Bay charter in $12.5-million deal, donate to museum

United Kingdom United Kingdom: King Charles II has written to President Trump to express his 'profound sadness' about the catastrophic flooding. 7

BBC: Texas floods death toll from climbs to more than 100

Canada Canada: King Charles II issued the royal charter that launched Hudson's Bay Company in 1670. 8

The Globe and Mail: Government groups raise concerns over Hudson’s Bay proposed auction of historical artifacts