Charles - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Birth
The Prince of Wales was born on November 14, 1948 at Buckingham Palace, London. His father is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, eldest so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles: Encyclopedia - Charles
Charles - List of nobility having Charles as first name. Austria Archduke Charles Charles I of Austria Belgium Charles, Prince o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Media Appearances
Charles appears in Tom Clancy's bestseller "Patriot Games" (1987) as the target of an assassination attempt. In the later film version ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Personal Interests
The Prince of Wales is a horseman and huntsman. He served in the Royal Navy, commanding HMS Bronington, a minehunter, from February 1976 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Military Career
The military training of The Prince of Wales, taking place in the early 1970s, included helicopter pilot flying as well as being qualifie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Official Residence
The Prince of Wales's current official London residence is Clarence House, former London residence of the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Principal Title In Use
See also: List of Titles and Honours of Charles, Prince of Wales From his birth until his mother's accession in 1952, he was known as: H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - First Marriage
On 29 July 1981, The Prince of Wales and the Lady Diana were married at St Paul's Cathedral before 3,500 invited guests and an estimated ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Relationship With Camilla Parker Bowles
During a 1994 television interview Charles admitted that he had committed adultery "once it had become clear my marriage was over". It wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Early Life
In 1952, his mother assumed the throne, becoming Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Charles immediately became Duke of Cornwall under a charter o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Created Prince Of Wales
He was created The Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester in 1958, though his actual investiture did not take place until 1 July 1969. This ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Education
Charles, Prince of Wales - School. Like royal children before him, a governess, Catherine Peebles, was appointed to look after the Prin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles, Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles, Prince Of Wales - Romances
The Prince of Wales's love life has always been the subject of speculation and press fodder. He has been linked to a number of women incl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1994: Encyclopedia - 1994
1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War Of The Waleses: Encyclopedia Ii - War Of The Waleses - Background
On 29 July 1981, The Prince of Wales and the Lady Diana Spencer were married at St Paul's Cathedral before 3,500 invited guests and an es...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1981: Encyclopedia - 1981
1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. 1981 - Events. January - Sarawak chamber found Januar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diocletian: Encyclopedia Ii - Diocletian - Diocletian's Reforms
His position secure, a remarkable feat after over fifty years of internal instability that nearly saw the collapse of the Roman Empire (w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1266: Encyclopedia - 1266
For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. 1266 - Events. 1266 - Europe. February 26 - In the Battle of Benevento, a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1948: Encyclopedia - 1948
1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). 1948 - Events. 1948 - January-February. Januar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2005 In Music: Encyclopedia - 2005 In Music
See also: 2005 in music (UK) 2005 in music (Switzerland) Other events of 2005 List of 'years in music' 2000s in music 2005 in music - E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Regent: Encyclopedia - Regent
A regent, from the Latin regens "who reigns" is anyone who acts as head of state, especially if not the monarch (who has higher titles). ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jacobitism: Encyclopedia - Jacobitism
This article concerns the political movement supporting the restoration of the House of Stuart, not the earlier Jacobean period. For deta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brussels: Encyclopedia - Brussels
Brussels (French: Bruxelles, Dutch: Brussel, German: Brüssel) is the capital of Belgium, the French community of Belgium, the Flemish co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles I Of Sicily: Encyclopedia - Charles I Of Sicily
Charles of Anjou (1227–1285), also Charles I of Sicily. He was King of Sicily 1262–1282 (and under that title, King of Naples 1282–...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - City Status In The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia - City Status In The United Kingdom
City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarch to a select group of communities. The status does not apply automatic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clare College Cambridge: Encyclopedia - Clare College Cambridge
Clare College is a college of the University of Cambridge, the second oldest surviving college after Peterhouse. Clare is famous for its ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appanage: Encyclopedia - Appanage
The word apanage or appanage stems from the Late Latin apanare meaning “to give bread” (panem, compare the French court title Grand p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - August 13: Encyclopedia - August 13
August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. August 13 - Events. 31...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - August 28: Encyclopedia - August 28
August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. August 28 - Events. 4...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Violet Baudelaire: Encyclopedia - Violet Baudelaire
Violet Baudelaire is one of the central characters in the popular children's book book series, A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alexander Henderson Theologian: Encyclopedia - Alexander Henderson Theologian
Alexander Henderson (1583? – August 19, 1646) was a Scottish theologian. He was born at Criech, Fife, graduated at the University of St...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Ii Of Sicily: Encyclopedia - William Ii Of Sicily
William II (1153–1189), king of Sicily, was only thirteen years old at the death of his father William I when he was placed under the r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Viii Of France: Encyclopedia - Charles Viii Of France
Charles VIII the Affable (French: Charles VIII l'Affable) (June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498) was King of France from 1483 to his death. Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carl Name: Encyclopedia - Carl Name
Carl is a name of Anglo-Saxon (Germanic) origin. It is a popular given name as well as the name of various places. The most popular male ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caernarfon Castle: Encyclopedia - Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle was constructed at, Caernarfon in North Wales by King Edward I of England, following his successful conquest of the pri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Áras An Uachtaráin: Encyclopedia - Áras An Uachtaráin
Áras an Uachtaráin (formerly the Viceregal Lodge) is the official residence of the President of Ireland, located in the Phoenix Park on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carolingian Empire: Encyclopedia - Carolingian Empire
The term Carolingian Empire is sometimes used to refer to the realm of the Franks under the dynasty of the Carolingians. When used, the t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Camilla The Duchess Of Cornwall: Encyclopedia - Camilla The Duchess Of Cornwall
The Duchess of Cornwall (Camilla Rosemary Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Parker Bowles, née Shand) (born 17 July 1947) is a member of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carinthia Duchy: Encyclopedia - Carinthia Duchy
The Duchy of Carinthia (German language: Kärnten, Slovenian: Koroška) was a duchy of the Holy Roman Empire until its dissolution in 180...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Iv Holy Roman Emperor: Encyclopedia - Charles Iv Holy Roman Emperor
Charles IV (May 14, 1316 – 29 November 1378), of the House of Luxembourg, King of the Romans (as Charles (Karl) IV, 1344 – 1378), Hol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Monarchy: Encyclopedia - British Monarchy
United Kingdom This article is part of the series: Politics of the United Kingdom Parliament The Crown: Queen Elizabeth II House of Lor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cæcilius Calvert 2nd Baron Baltimore: Encyclopedia - Cæcilius Calvert 2nd Baron Baltimore
Cæcilius (Cecil) Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore (August 8, 1605 – November 30, 1675), inherited on the death of his father George in 163...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charlemagne: Encyclopedia - Charlemagne
Charlemagne (c.742 or 747–28 January 814) (also Charles the Great; from Latin, Carolus Magnus or Karolus Magnus) was the king of the Fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caernarfon: Encyclopedia - Caernarfon
Caernarfon (the Welsh spelling is now normally used in preference over the anglicised forms, "Caernarvon" or "Carnarvon") is a royal town...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amboise Conspiracy: Encyclopedia - Amboise Conspiracy
The Amboise conspiracy, or Tumult of Amboise (1560), was a failed attempt by Huguenots and the house of Bourbon to wrest power over Franc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crown Of George Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia - Crown Of George Prince Of Wales
The Crown of George, Prince of Wales, manufactured in 1901-1902, is a single-arched silver-gilt crown made for the then Prince of Wales (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blenheim Palace: Encyclopedia - Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a large and monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the only non episcopal country...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1433: Encyclopedia - 1433
1433 - Events. Winter: Much of the English town of Alnwick in Northumbria burnt by Scottish a raiding party. The Ming dynasty in China...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1391: Encyclopedia - 1391
1391 - Events. August 5 - Anti-Jewish riots erupt in Toledo, Spain and Barcelona. Many Jews leave Barcelona after the following massac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sapphire: Encyclopedia - Sapphire
Sapphire is the single-crystal form of aluminium oxide (Al2O3), a mineral known as corundum. It can be found naturally as gemstones or ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baby Boomer: Encyclopedia - Baby Boomer
A baby boomer is someone who is born in a period of increased birth rates, such as those during the economic prosperity that in many cou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1521: Encyclopedia - 1521
1521 - Events. January 3 - Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther in the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem. January 28 - Diet of Wo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Archbishop Of Utrecht: Encyclopedia - Archbishop Of Utrecht
The origin of the diocese dates back to 695 when St. Willibrord was consecrated bishop of frisians at Rome by Pope Sergius I, and with th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1465: Encyclopedia - 1465
1465 - Events. July 13 - Battle of Montlhéry Troops of King Louis XI of France fight inconclusively against an army of the great nobl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1477: Encyclopedia - 1477
1477 - Events. January 5 - Battle of Nancy - Charles the Bold of Burgundy is again defeated, and this time is killed. This marks the e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - War Of The Waleses: Encyclopedia Ii - War Of The Waleses - Result
Both partners subsequently admitted to extra-marital affairs, he with Mrs Parker Bowles, she with an army officer. Though they remained p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - American Civil War: Encyclopedia - American Civil War
KIA: 110,100 Total dead: 359,500 Wounded: 275,200 Total dead: 198,500 Wounded: 137,000+ The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crown Of Charles Prince Of Wales: Encyclopedia - Crown Of Charles Prince Of Wales
The Crown of Charles, Prince of Wales was the crown used by Charles, Prince of Wales at his investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969. Thoug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wales: Encyclopedia - Wales
Wales (Welsh: Cymru; pronounced IPA: /ˈkəmɹi/, approximately "CUM-ree") is one of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom. Wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1394: Encyclopedia - 1394
IEEE 1394 1394 - Births. March 4 - Prince Henry the Navigator, Portuguese patron of exploration (died 1460) July 12 - Ashikaga Yoshino...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maronite: Encyclopedia - Maronite
Maronites (Marunoye ܡܪܘܢܝܐܶ; in Syriac, Mâruniyya مارونية in Arabic) are members of an Eastern Catholic Church in full com...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crown Of Queen Adelaide: Encyclopedia - Crown Of Queen Adelaide
The Crown of Queen Adelaide was the consort crown of Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, wife and Queen consort of King William IV of the United ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Methodism: Encyclopedia - Methodism
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ithaca: Encyclopedia - Ithaca
Ithaca, or Ithaka (Ithaki in modern Greek, Greek alphabet: Ιθάκη; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is an island in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Académie Française: Encyclopedia - Académie Française
The Académie française, or French Academy, is the pre-eminent French learned body on matters pertaining to the French language. The Aca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Valois Dynasty: Encyclopedia - Valois Dynasty
The Valois Dynasty succeeded the Capetian Dynasty as rulers of France from 1328-1589. They were descendants of Charles of Valois, the thi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 768: Encyclopedia - 768
Events Charles (Charlemagne) and Carloman divide the Frankish kingdom after the death of their father Pippin the Short. The date, accord...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Washington National Cathedral: Encyclopedia - Washington National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral, officially the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington and an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - April 9: Encyclopedia - April 9
April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (100th in leap years). There are 266 days remaining. April 9 - Events. 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angevin: Encyclopedia Ii - Angevin - Plantagenet
An·ge·vin (ăn'jə-vĭn) The first Angevin dynasty, known from the 12th century as the Plantagenet dynasty, came (with its Lancastrian ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gordonstoun: Encyclopedia Ii - Gordonstoun - History
Located in a 17th century house near Elgin, Moray, in Scotland, it was founded as an international school in 1934 by Dr Kurt Hahn, who ha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anne Princess Royal: Encyclopedia Ii - Anne Princess Royal - Early Life
Princess Anne was born on August 15, 1950 at Clarence House, London. Her father is His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hundred Years' War: Encyclopedia Ii - Hundred Years' War - Immediate Precursors: 1314–1337
The specific events that led up to the war in the early 14th century began in France, where the Capetian dynasty had ruled for over 320 y...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jacobite Rising: Encyclopedia Ii - Jacobite Rising - The Young Pretender
Jacobite Rising - 1744 French invasion attempt. During 1743 the War of the Austrian Succession drew Britain and France into open, thoug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Morganatic Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Morganatic Marriage - The United Kingdom
Marriages have never been considered morganatic in any part of the United Kingdom. The marriage of the former King Edward VIII and Wallis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1260s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1260s - War And Politics
1260s - Europe. 1260 - The Baltic Samogatians and Curonians defeat the Teutonic knights in the Battle of Durbe. 1263 - October - Kin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - James Gillray: Encyclopedia Ii - James Gillray - Gillray And The Art Of Caricature
A number of his most trenchant satires are directed against George III, who, after examining some of Gillray's sketches, said, with chara...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Governor Of Maryland: Encyclopedia Ii - Governor Of Maryland - Functions And Responsibilities
The governor has power to veto laws passed by the state's legislature, the General Assembly, and also has a line item veto, which can be ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - René I Of Naples: Encyclopedia Ii - René I Of Naples - Life
He was born in the castle of Angers, and was the second son of Louis II of Anjou, king of Sicily (Naples), and of Yolande of Aragon. He w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jacobitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jacobitism - Military Campaigns And Jacobitism
This section focusses on the political context. For military aspects of these campaigns see the Williamite war in Ireland and Jacobite Ri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Napoleon I Of France: Encyclopedia Ii - Napoleon I Of France - Ruler Of France
Napoleon I of France - The coup of 18 Brumaire. While in Egypt, Bonaparte had kept a close eye on European affairs, relying largely on ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Government Of Maryland: Encyclopedia Ii - Government Of Maryland - Executive Branch
The constitution establishes five principal executive branch officers, as described below. Four of them are elected statewide, the govern...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paris Observatory: Encyclopedia Ii - Paris Observatory - History
Its foundation lies in the ambitions of Jean-Baptiste Colbert to extend France's maritime power and international trade in the 17th Centu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allegany County Maryland: Encyclopedia Ii - Allegany County Maryland - History
The western part of Maryland (including the present Allegany County) was incorporated into Prince George's County in 1696. This county in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1981 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1981 In Television - Television Shows
1981 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). Come Dancing (UK) (1949-1995) 1981 in telev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Not The Nine O'clock News: Encyclopedia Ii - Not The Nine O'clock News - History
Not the Nine O'Clock News was produced by John Lloyd, a mainstay in much of British comedy as well as the BBC Light Entertainment departm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St Paul's Cathedral: Encyclopedia Ii - St Paul's Cathedral - Wren's St Paul's
The task of designing a replacement structure was assigned to Christopher Wren in 1668, along with over fifty other churches. His first d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - James I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - James I Of England - Early Life
James was the only child of Mary I, Queen of Scots and of her second husband, Henry Stuart, Duke of Albany, more commonly known as Lord D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1981: Encyclopedia Ii - 1981 - Events
1981 - January. January - Sarawak chamber found January 1 - Greece enters the EEC January 1 - Palau becomes self-governing January 4 -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Princess Marie-thérèse-charlotte: Encyclopedia Ii - Princess Marie-thérèse-charlotte - Madame Royale: The Princess's Childhood
Marie-Thérèse was the first child born to King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. Monarchists throughout France had prayed for the b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geelong Grammar School: Encyclopedia Ii - Geelong Grammar School - Move To Corio
At the end of 1913 the school left its old buildings near the centre of Geelong for the last time to move to expansive new site at Corio....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newcastle Upon Tyne: Encyclopedia Ii - Newcastle Upon Tyne - History And Development
Newcastle, known at the time as "Pons Aelius" was founded by the Roman Emperor Hadrian, whose Wall is still visible in parts of Newcastle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pavlos Crown Prince Of Greece: Encyclopedia Ii - Pavlos Crown Prince Of Greece - Early Life
Prince Pavlos was born on May 20, 1967 in Athens, to King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Anne Marie, by birth a Princess of Denmark, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prince George's County Maryland: Encyclopedia Ii - Prince George's County Maryland - History
Prince George's County was created in 1696 from portions of Charles and Calvert Counties, and a portion was detached in 1748 to form Fred...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - February 2005: Encyclopedia Ii - February 2005 - Events
February 2005 - February 28 2005. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices released by the U.S. State Department (U.S. State Departme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geelong Victoria: Encyclopedia Ii - Geelong Victoria - History
Geelong Victoria - 1800's. The area of Geelong was originally occupied by Aboriginal tribes, notabily the Wautharong people. Lieutenant...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Independent: Encyclopedia Ii - The Independent - History
The Independent - Creation in 1986. The Independent is the youngest British broadsheet newspaper still in existence, first published in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Princess Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Princess Of Wales - Princess Of Wales Is Not A Princess In Her Own Right
Contrary to widespread belief, the Princess of Wales is not actually a princess in her own right. While some past princesses, for example...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bam Iran: Encyclopedia Ii - Bam Iran - History
There are various opinions about the date and reasons for the foundation of the citadel. Some people believe that Bam city was founded du...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karl Habsburg-lothringen: Encyclopedia Ii - Karl Habsburg-lothringen - Private Life
On 31 January 1993, he married Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, the only daughter of Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza, an Eastern European i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baby Boomer: Encyclopedia Ii - Baby Boomer - Famous Baby-boomers
(Note that Howe and Schwartz begin the Boom Generation in 1943 -- not 1946, on grounds that the years 1943 and 1943 reflect a divide of t...   » Read the article