Charles (c̸härlz)

Charles (c̸härlz)

1. 1948-; Prince of Wales: son of Elizabeth II
2. 823-877; king of France (843-877) &, as Charles II, Holy Roman Emperor (875-877): called the Bald
3. (born Charles Stuart) 1600-49; king of England, Scotland, & Ireland (1625-49): beheaded
4. (born Charles Francis Joseph) 1887-1922; emperor of Austria &, as Charles IV, king of Hungary (1916-18): forced to abdicate
5. Charlemagne
6. 1630-85; king of England, Scotland, & Ireland (1660-85)
7. 1294-1328; king of France (1322-28): called the Fair
8. 1748-1819; king of Spain (1788-1808): forced to abdicate by Napoleon I
9. 1337-80; king of France (1364-80): called the Wise
10. 1500-58; Holy Roman Emperor (1519-56) &, as Charles I, king of Spain (1516-56): abdicated
11. 1368-1422: king of France (1380-1422): called the Well-Beloved
12. 1403-61; king of France (1422-61): called the Victorious
13. (born Charles Albert) 1697-1745; Holy Roman Emperor (1742-45)
15. Charles, Ray (born Ray Charles Robinson) 1930-2004; U.S. rhythm-and-blues musician, singer, & composer

Charles (c̸härlz)

1. river in E Mass., flowing into Boston Bay: c. 60 mi (97 km)
2. cape in SE Va., at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, forming the tip of Delmarva Peninsula

Etymology: after Charles I of England: see Prince Charles