Born on May 13, 1730, Charles's birth date marked the arrival of a future monarch who would preside over a period of significant political and social change in British history. His reign would be characterized by the expansion of the British Empire, the rise of industrialization, and the growth of the Romantic movement in art and literature.
Unveiling the Legacy: The Life and Times of Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham