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Charles Francis (actor)
Charles Francis may refer to: * Charles Spencer Francis (1853–1911), former United States Ambassador to Greece * Charles Robert Francis (1875–1946), U.S. Marine private who received the Medal of Honor * Charles Cooper Francis (1884–1956), cathedral organist, who served at Peterborough Cathedral * Charles Francis (politician) (1924–2009), Australian politician * Charles Francis (swimmer) (born 1988), Canadian swimmer * Charles Francis (cricketer) Charles King Francis (3 February 1851 – 28 October 1925) was an English first-class cricketer active 1870–79 who played for Middlesex. He was born in Upminster; died in Crichel, Dorset. His brother Arthur was also a cricketer. Francis was e ... (1851–1925), English cricketer See also * * {{hndis, Francis, Charles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Spencer Francis
Charles Spencer Francis (June 17, 1853 – December 1, 1911) was an American diplomat and newspaper editor. Early life and education The son of diplomat and newspaper publisher John M. Francis and Harriet E. Tucker, Charles Spencer Francis was born on June 17, 1853. He studied at Cornell University from 1870 to 1871, before joining his father in Greece as his secretary. His mission completed, Francis thus returned to the United States and Cornell in 1874. At Cornell, Francis proved to be an excellent rower, setting the world record in intercollegiate single scull competition in 1876 (which stood long after his death, up until his grandson also attended Cornell). He graduated from Cornell the next year with a Bachelor of Science degree. Newspaperman He went to work for his father's newspaper, '' The Troy Times'', as a reporter, and worked his way up to the editor's desk. He bought a stake in the paper, then made it an equal one. Upon his father's death in 1897, Francis took ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Robert Francis
Charles Robert Francis (May 19, 1875 – July 15, 1946) was a Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions on June 21, 1900, near Tianjin, China during the Boxer Rebellion. Francis was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and was a private. He later obtained the rank of sergeant major. Sergeant Major Francis is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Medal of Honor citation Francis, Charles Robert, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, G.O. Navy Department, No.55, July 19, 1901 Citation: In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 21 June 1900, Francis distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. See also *List of Medal of Honor recipients The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their ... Notes References : * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Francis, Charles Robert U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Cooper Francis
Charles Cooper Francis (1884–1956) was a cathedral organist, who served at Peterborough Cathedral.The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw Background Charles Cooper Francis was born on 20 December 1884 in Peterborough. He was an articled pupil of Haydn Keeton at Peterborough Cathedral. Career Assistant Organist of: *Peterborough Cathedral 1905 - 1910 Organist of: *St. Mark's Church, Harrogate 1910 - 1914 *St. Mary's Church, Peterborough 1914 - 1920 *Peterborough Cathedral Peterborough Cathedral, properly the Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St Andrew – also known as Saint Peter's Cathedral in the United Kingdom – is the seat of the Church of England, Anglican Bishop of Peterborough, dedicated to Sain ... 1944 - 1946 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Francis, Charles English classical organists British male organists Cathedral organists 1884 births 1956 deaths 20th-century organists 20th-century British male musicians 20th-century classical musici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Francis (politician)
Charles Hugh Francis (15 July 1924 – 14 August 2009) was an Australian politician. He was born in Belgrave to medical practitioner Shirley Elliston Francis and Constance Mary Varley. He was educated at Belgrave, Camberwell and Melbourne Grammar Schools before studying at the University of Sydney, where he received bachelor's degrees of Arts, Law and Commerce. From 1942 to 1945 he served in the Royal Australian Air Force. He was a barrister from 1949, and on 28 October 1953 married Babette Avita Saldanha, with whom he had eight children. A member of the Liberal Party, he was Chairman of the Monash electoral committee from 1969 to 1975 and president of the Stonnington branch for the party from 1970 to 1973. He took silk in 1969, and from 1969 to 1979 was judge advocate with the Royal Australian Air Force Reserve. From 1974 to 1976 he was aide-de-camp to the Queen, and he was also president of the Australian Military Law Society from 1974. In 1976 he was elected to the Vict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Francis (swimmer)
Charles Francis (born August 17, 1988) is a Canadian competitor swimmer and backstroker. He was born in the small town of Cowansville, Quebec. Francis competed at the 2007 Pan American Games, but failed to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Francis also competed at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, his best result being a 16th-place finish in the 50-metre backstroke event. In 2012 at the Canadian Olympic trials, Francis qualified to compete in the 100-metre backstroke event at the 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the ... in London. In London, he advanced to the semifinals, finishing 15th overall. He was also part of the Canadian 4 x 100 m medley relay team. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Francis, Charles 1988 births Living peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |