Simon Mattacks
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Increasingly, it seemed that Charles also wanted more freedom over his own finances.
The one point two million pounds granted annually by Parliament.
had proven insufficient.
Especially after the crises and wars against the Dutch.
Not to mention the cost of funding the king's extravagant lifestyle.
Charles used his newfound freedom.
To enter into a pact with France.
He agreed to back the French invasion of the Dutch Republic.
In exchange for clandestine payments each year.
He also secretly promised
King Louis XV.
That he would convert to Catholicism.
And the time was right.
Whether Charles acted out of desperation or
Because he needed money.
Or as a means of becoming less dependent on parliament.
The alliance with France caused alarm.
It seemed to represent a move towards Catholic absolutism.
And there was increasing tension between the King and Parliament.
Few were enthusiastic for the third Anglo Dutch War, beginning in sixteen seventy two.
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