Restoration in the English colonies Restoration in the English colonies The Restoration of the monarchy began in 1660 when the English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were all restored under Charles II after the republic that followed the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. The term "Restoration" may apply both to the actual event by which the monarchy was restored, and to the period immediately following the event. Barbados, as a haven for refugees fleeing the English republic, had held for Charles II under Lord Willoughby until defeated by George Ayscue. When news reached Barbados of the King's restoration Thomas Modyford declared Barbados for the King in
Anna Leszczyńska (1660–1727) Anna Leszczyńska (1660–1727) Anna Leszczyńska née Jabłonowska (1660–1727) was a Polish "szlachcianka", born into the House of Jablonowski and the mother of King of Poland Stanisław I Leszczyński. She was the daughter of Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski and Marianna Kazanowska. In 1676, she married the Grand Treasurer Rafał Leszczyński, son of Deputy Chancellor Bogusław Leszczyński. Her son Stanisław Leszczyński became King of Poland with Swedish support in 1704 and reigned until 1709. During his first reign her brother Jan served as Crown Chancellor. Anna Leszczyńska reportedly lived with her son and his family in his exile after the deposition of