Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-58), Holy Roman Emperor (1519-56). His vast empire included Spain and all its possessions, the Netherlands, Burgundy, Milan, Naples, …
Charles II of England Charles II of England (1630-85), King of Britain and Ireland from 1660, son of Charles I. After Oliver Cromwell’s death, Parliament invited Charles to return …
Charles I of England Charles I of England (1600-49), King of Britain and Ireland from 1625, son of James I. His firm belief that as king he ruled by …
Prince Charles Prince Charles (1948), Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom. The eldest son of Elizabeth II, he was educated at Gordonstoun School …
Charlemagne Charlemagne (742-814), King of the Franks and Roman emperor. In the 770’s he came to the aid of the pope and defeated the Lombards in Italy. He also …
Charlie Chaplin Charlie Chaplin, full name Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin (1889-1977). British film comedian, director, and producer. Chaplin appeared as a child actor in music halls and in several …
Coco Chanel Coco Chanel, nickname of Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel (1883-1971). French dress designer. In the 1920s she made her name by glamorizing workers’ clothes and school uniforms and introducing …
Joseph Chamberlain Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914), British statesman. Having made his fortune from his Birmingham screw-making business, he was able to retire at 38 and devote himself to politics. As …
