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Perrault, Charles

(Encyclopedia) Perrault, CharlesPerrault, Charlesshärl pĕrōˈ [key], 1628–1703, French poet. His collections of eight fairy tales, Histoires ou contes du temps passé [stories or tales of olden times…

Charles Mound

(Encyclopedia) Charles Mound, hill, an ancient burial mound 1,241 ft (378 m) high, NW Ill., near the Wis. line; highest point in the state.

Charles Bronson

(Charles Buchinsky)actorBorn: 11/3/1921Birthplace: Ehrenfield, Pennsylvania He is best-known for his portrayals of steely eyed, impassive tough guys, as the harmonica-playing gunslinger in Sergio…

Charles Kuralt

television news reporter, producer, writerBorn: 9/10/1934Birthplace: Wilmington, North Carolina The recipient of thirteen Emmy Awards, Charles Kuralt began his illustrious career as a journalist…

Charles Grodin

actor, producerBorn: 4/21/1935Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania A comedian who has played both romantic cads and evil villains with a straight face, Charles Grodin's diverse screen endeavors…

Charles Revson

cosmetics industry executiveBorn: 10/11/1906Birthplace: Boston, Ma. Miffed that he didn't land the plum job of national distributor in the cosmetics firm where he worked, Revson convinced his…

King Charles III of England

Source: AP Images/Dan Kitwood The Queen is dead, long live the King. This phrase has been used for centuries to signify the unbroken continuation of the British Monarchy. The death of Queen…