Sale of Dunkirk

Date: October 17, 1662 • Location: Paris, France

Charles II of England sells Dunkirk to Louis XIV of France for 40,000 pounds.

Charles II was King of Scotland from 1649 until 1651 and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy until his death in 1685.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in France's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.