Charteris
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Charteris is a surname
. It may refer to:
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Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
. It may refer to:
- Ann Charteris (1913-1981), wife of British author Ian FlemingIan FlemingIan Lancaster Fleming was a British author, journalist and Naval Intelligence Officer.Fleming is best known for creating the fictional British spy James Bond and for a series of twelve novels and nine short stories about the character, one of the biggest-selling series of fictional books of...
- Archibald Hamilton CharterisArchibald Hamilton CharterisArchibald Hamilton Charteris was a Church of Scotland theologian, Professor of Biblical Criticism at the University of Edinburgh and a leading voice in Church reforms. He is credited as being the father of the Woman's Guild....
(1835-1908), Scottish theologian, founder of Life and Work magazine - David Charteris, 12th Earl of WemyssDavid Charteris, 12th Earl of WemyssFrancis David Charteris, 12th Earl of Wemyss and 8th Earl of March, KT, DL succeeded his grandfather in the family titles in 1937....
(b. 1912) - Henry CharterisHenry CharterisHenry Charteris the younger was a Scottish minister and Principal of Edinburgh University from 1599 to 1620.-Life:He was the eldest son of Henry Charteris, Scottish printer, was educated at the university and graduated as M.A. in 1587...
, principal of Edinburgh University from 1599 to 1620 - Hugo Charteris, 11th Earl of WemyssHugo Charteris, 11th Earl of WemyssHugo Richard Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss and 7th Earl of March , styled Lord Elcho from 1883 to 1914, was a Scottish Conservative politician....
(1857-1937) - John CharterisJohn CharterisBrigadier General John Charteris CMG, DSO was a British general during the First World War. He was Sir Douglas Haig's Chief of British Army Intelligence Officer at the British Expeditionary Force's headquarters from 1915 to 1918....
(1877-1946), British army officer - Leslie CharterisLeslie CharterisLeslie Charteris , born Leslie Charles Bowyer-Yin, was a half-Chinese, half English author of primarily mystery fiction, as well as a screenwriter. He was best known for his many books chronicling the adventures of Simon Templar, alias "The Saint."-Early life:Charteris was born to a Chinese father...
(1907-1993), British author, creator of "The Saint" Simon Templar - Luke CharterisLuke CharterisLuke Charteris is a Wales international rugby union player. A second row forward, he plays his club rugby for Newport Gwent Dragons.Charteris made his debut for Wales in 2004 versus South Africa in 2004 having previously represented Wales at Under 19 and Under 21 levels.Charteris was called up as a...
(b. 1983), Welsh rugby player - Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of AmisfieldMartin Charteris, Baron Charteris of AmisfieldMartin Michael Charles Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield, GCB, GCVO, OBE, QSO, PC was a courtier of Queen Elizabeth II....
(1913-1999), private secretary to HM Elizabeth II - Thomas CharterisThomas CharterisSir Thomas Charteris styled "of Amisfield", was a Scottish nobleman. He supported the Bruce family and was appointed ambassador to England. In 1342 he was appointed Lord Chancellor of Scotland by Dvaid II. He was killed in 1346 at the Battle of Neville's Cross....
(d. 1346), Scottish nobleman and ambassador to England
See also
- Clan CharterisClan Charteris-Origins of the Name:Chartres, the French city famed for its cathedral, is claimed as the origin of this name. William, a son of the Lord of Chartres, is said to have come to England with the Norman Conquest, and his son or grandson came north to Scotland with the retinue of David I...
- Francis CharterisFrancis CharterisFrancis Charteris may refer to:*Francis Charteris , famous rake, nicknamed "The Rape-Master General"*Francis Charteris, 7th Earl of Wemyss , grandson formerly known as Francis Wemyss, who adopted his grandfather's surname on inheriting his estates*Francis Wemyss Charteris, Lord Elcho , British...
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