James I was not restored to the throne in 1660; rather, it was Charles II who was restored following the English Civil War and the Interregnum period. The Restoration in 1660 marked the end of republican rule under Oliver Cromwell and the return of the monarchy. Charles II's reign began after the Declaration of Breda, which promised amnesty and the restoration of traditional governance, leading to a more stable political environment in England. James II, Charles II's brother, later ascended the throne in 1685.
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