charles

• Имя собственное, обозначающее мужское личное имя, часто ассоциирующееся с историческими личностями, такими как короли, императоры и другие известные люди.

A proper noun referring to a male given name, often associated with historical figures such as kings, emperors, and other notable individuals.

неисчисляемое · имя собственное

1. King of France (1560-1574)C1formal

   A French monarch whose reign was heavily influenced by his mother, Catherine de Medici.

   Карл

   • Charles IX of France was only ten years old when he ascended the throne.
   • The reign of Charles IX was marked by religious conflicts.
   • Catherine de Medici acted as regent for her son, Charles IX.

2. King of France (1403-1461)C1formal

   A French king who, with the help of Joan of Arc, turned the tide of the Hundred Years' War against England.

   Король Франции (1403-1461)

   • Charles VII was crowned at Reims after Joan of Arc's victories.
   • The reign of Charles VII saw the end of the Hundred Years' War.
   • Charles VII is known for reorganizing the French army.

3. Holy Roman Emperor (823-877)C2formal

   A Carolingian ruler who was both Holy Roman Emperor (as Charles II) and King of France (as Charles I).

   Карл

   • Charles the Bald was a grandson of Charlemagne.
   • The Treaty of Verdun divided the Carolingian Empire among Charles the Bald and his brothers.
   • Charles the Bald was a patron of learning and the arts.

4. King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1630-1685)C1formal

   The monarch restored to the throne after the English Civil War and the Commonwealth period.

   Карл II

   • Charles II was known as the 'Merry Monarch' for his lively court.
   • The Restoration of Charles II brought back the monarchy to England.
   • Charles II founded the Royal Society.

5. King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1600-1649)C1formal

   The monarch whose conflict with Parliament led to the English Civil War and his execution.

   Карл I

   • Charles I believed in the divine right of kings.
   • The execution of Charles I was a pivotal moment in English history.
   • Charles I's policies led to the English Civil War.

6. Prince of Wales (born 1948)B1formal

   The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and the heir apparent to the British throne.

   Принц Уэльский (род. 1948)

   • Prince Charles is known for his work in environmental conservation.
   • Charles became the longest-serving heir apparent in British history.
   • Prince Charles founded The Prince's Trust charity.