HAYS, Charles, a Representative from Alabama; born at âHays Mount,â near Boligee, Greene County, Ala., February 2, 1834; completed preparatory studies under private teachers; attended the…
(Encyclopedia) Charles II (Charles the Bad), 1332–87, king of Navarre (1349–87), count of Évreux; grandson of King Louis X of France. He carried on a long feud with his father-in-law, John II, king…
(Encyclopedia) Charles I, 1863–1908, king of Portugal (1889–1908), son and successor of Louis I. A cultured man, learned in language and oceanography, Charles had little opportunity to display his…
ALLEN, Charles, (son of Joseph Allen and grandnephew of Samuel Adams), a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Worcester, Mass., August 9, 1797; attended the Leicester Academy 1809-1811…
(Encyclopedia) Nicolle, Charles Jules HenriNicolle, Charles Jules Henrishärl zhül äNrēˈ nēkôlˈ [key], 1866–1936, French physician and microbiologist. He worked with P. P. É. Roux in Paris and was…
(Encyclopedia) Lyall, Sir Charles JamesLyall, Sir Charles Jameslīˈəl [key], 1845–1920, British Orientalist and civil servant in India. He held various offices in India and became chief commissioner…
