In what year was Sir Thomas Browne knighted by Charles II?

In what year was Sir Thomas Browne knighted by Charles II?

• A. 1671
• B. 1650
• C. 1700
• D. 1642

Answer: (A)

The person’s knighthood happened during Charles II’s reign, so the year must fall between 1660 and 1685. Sir Thomas Browne, a physician and writer best known for Religio Medici, was knighted in 1671. That year fits the historical timeline and aligns with records of Browne’s honors. The other dates don’t fit: 1642 is during the Civil War before the Restoration; 1650 is in the Commonwealth period when Charles II was not king; 1700 is after Charles II’s death. So 1671 is the correct year.

The person’s knighthood happened during Charles II’s reign, so the year must fall between 1660 and 1685. Sir Thomas Browne, a physician and writer best known for Religio Medici, was knighted in 1671. That year fits the historical timeline and aligns with records of Browne’s honors. The other dates don’t fit: 1642 is during the Civil War before the Restoration; 1650 is in the Commonwealth period when Charles II was not king; 1700 is after Charles II’s death. So 1671 is the correct year.