(Encyclopedia) Wall, Richard, 1694–1778, Spanish statesman. Born in France of Irish parents, Wall entered the Spanish military service as a young man and later held important diplomatic posts. He…
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(Encyclopedia) Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, 1st MarquessCornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquesscôrnwälˈĭs [key], 1738–1805, English general and statesman. He was commissioned an ensign in the…
(Encyclopedia) Charles, William, 1776–1820, American cartoonist, etcher, and engraver, b. Edinburgh, Scotland. He probably came to the United States to avoid prosecution for his satirical drawings.…
(Encyclopedia) Stewart, Charles, 1778–1869, American naval officer, b. Philadelphia. He was commissioned a lieutenant in 1798 after having served in the merchant marine and was a brilliant commander…
(Encyclopedia) Evans, Charles, 1850–1935, American librarian and bibliographer, b. Boston. He organized many major American libraries including the Indianapolis public library, the Enoch Pratt Free…
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(Encyclopedia) Charles II, 1630–85, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1660–85), eldest surviving son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria.
Charles was a ruler of considerable political skill. His…
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