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Charlotte is a name that has been used by various historical, literary, and cultural figures. The name itself is of French origin, derived from the male name Charles, which means "free man" or "petite". The name has been borne by queens, princesses, and other figures in European history, making it a name of significant royal heritage.
Historical Figures[edit | edit source]
Several notable historical figures have carried the name Charlotte:
- Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744–1818), Queen consort of Great Britain and Ireland as the wife of King George III. She is notable for her patronage of the arts and her large family, which included 15 children.
- Charlotte Corday (1768–1793), a figure of the French Revolution, known for assassinating the revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat. Her act has been widely discussed in historical and philosophical contexts.
- Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855), an English novelist and poet, one of the famed Brontë sisters who is best known for her novel Jane Eyre.
Cultural Impact[edit | edit source]
The name Charlotte has also been popular in literature and popular culture:
- Charlotte Lucas, a character in Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice.
- Charlotte's Web, a popular children's novel by E.B. White, featuring a clever spider named Charlotte who weaves words into her web to save her friend, a pig named Wilbur.
Places Named Charlotte[edit | edit source]
The name Charlotte has been used for various geographical locations, most notably:
- Charlotte, North Carolina, the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and a major U.S. financial hub.
- Charlotte Amalie, the capital and largest city of the U.S. Virgin Islands, named after a Danish queen.
See Also[edit | edit source]
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Charlotte.
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