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Charles Carroll (English: Charles Carroll; September 19, 1737 - November 14, 1832), American politician, born in Annapolis, Maryland, graduated from the College of Philosophy and Theology, University of London, one of the signers of the American Declaration of Independence, and served as a federal senator (1789-1792). Carroll was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and the longest-lived one, dying in Baltimore at the age of 95. Carroll is considered one of the founding fathers of the United States and was known as the "First Citizen" of the American colonies at the time because he published articles in the Maryland Journal under the pseudonym "First Citizen." He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and the Congress of the Confederacy, and later became Maryland's first U.S. Senator. Of all the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Carroll was one of the wealthiest and most formally educated. He received a Jesuit education in France for 17 years and spoke five languages ​​fluently. Carroll was born in Annapolis, Maryland, inherited a vast agricultural estate, and was considered the wealthiest man in the American colonies when the American Revolution broke out in 1775. His personal wealth at the time was said to have reached £2.1 million, equivalent to £330 million ($375 million) in 2023. In addition, Carroll owned a 10,000-acre estate in Maryland and owned approximately 300 slaves. Although religious reasons prevented him from holding public office in Maryland, Carroll became a leader in the state's independence movement. He was a delegate to the Annapolis Convention and was elected to the Continental Congress in 1776. He also participated in a failed diplomatic mission sent by the Continental Congress to Quebec to try to win over French Canadians, along with Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Chase. Carroll served in the Maryland Senate from 1781 to 1800. He was elected as one of Maryland's first U.S. Senators, but resigned from the Senate in 1792 after Maryland passed a law prohibiting individuals from holding state and federal offices simultaneously. After his retirement he helped establish the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Charles Goodyear (English: Charles Goodyear, December 29, 1800 - July 1, 1860) was born in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. He was an American businessman and the inventor of vulcanized rubber. Died in New York City. Goodyear worked to invent chemical techniques to create flexible, waterproof, moldable rubber. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, the fifth largest tire manufacturer in the world, is named in honor of Goodyear.

Charles Babbage, FRS (English: Charles Babbage, December 26, 1791 - October 18, 1871), was a British mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer. He is regarded as a computer pioneer because he proposed the design concepts of the differential engine and the analytical engine (and partially implemented the machines). From 1828 to 1839, Babbage served as Lucasian Professor at Cambridge University. In addition to mathematics and computers, Babbage was also one of the important economists of his time. He also participated in some political activities, but was rather unsuccessful in this regard.

Charles Bronson (English: Charles Bronson, November 3, 1921 - August 30, 2003), an American actor, was born in Pennsylvania to a family of Tatar immigrants from Lithuania. Known for starring in action movies, he won the 1976 Golden Globe Award for "The World's Most Popular Entertainer". Bronson, who was born into abject poverty, worked in a mine when he was young until he joined the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1943 to fight in World War II. After retiring, he joined a theater troupe and studied acting. He began playing various supporting roles in films and television in the 1950s, and his performance in the 1958 film "Machine Gun Kelly" was his first leading role. He played heavy supporting roles in "The Magnificent Seven" (1960), "The Third Concentration Camp" (1963), "Pengmen Jasper's Beauty Tears" (1966) and "Commando" (1967). On television, she was nominated for an Emmy Award for an episode of "GE Playhouse." Afterwards, actor Alain Delon (a fan of Bronson) hired him to co-star in the French film "Goodbye" (1968), and in the same year he played one of the leading roles in the spaghetti western "The Sands", and Bronson was becoming a big star in Europe. Bronson went on to star in a number of action, Western and war films produced in Europe, including Strangers in the Rain (1970), which won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Finally, he returned to the United States and collaborated with director Michael Weiner on many occasions, including "Wolf" (1972), "Dragon" (1972), "The Devil" (1973), and "Stranger Things" (1974). At this point, Bronson became the world's number one box office star, with each film grossing $1 million. Among them, he played an architect-turned-vigilante in "Stranger Things" and became a representative character for the rest of his acting career. Although the film was controversial, it was a box office success and spawned four sequels. Until his retirement in the late 1990s and his death in 2003, Bronson starred almost exclusively in action films, often working with director J. Lee Thompson, and also appeared in television movies. In 1991, he participated in "Brotherhood" directed by Sean Penn.

Charles Curtis, American politician, 31st Vice President. His father is white and his mother is Indian. He is the first vice president of Native American descent in the United States. During his childhood, he lived with his maternal grandmother on an Indian reservation until he was driven out when he was 13 years old and took refuge with his white paternal grandmother.

Charles John Humpham Dickens was a British novelist, journalist, and critic in the mid-19th century (Victorian era). His literary works reflect his personal growth experience and the contemporary context of society, and are widely recognized and loved by critics, scholars and readers at that time and in later generations.

Charles Koch (English: Charles Koch, November 1, 1935 -) American businessman, politician, and philanthropist. In June 2018, he was ranked as the 8th richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of $50.7 billion. In the 2019 list of the 400 richest people in the United States, he ranked 13th with assets of US$41 billion. Ranked 15th on the Forbes 400 richest Americans list released in September 2020, with assets of US$45 billion. In February 2023, he was ranked the 15th richest person in the world by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with an estimated net worth of $68.6 billion.

Charles L. Sawyers (English: Charles L. Sawyers, born January 26, 1959), is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and a medical scientist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. His experimental work focuses on developing a new generation of treatments based on the success of molecularly targeted drugs for cancer.

Charles Robert Darwin FRS FRGS FLS FZS, English naturalist, geologist, and biologist best known for his work on evolution by natural selection (explanation of the origin of species), explaining adaptation and stating that he believed that all species evolved from a few common ancestors. By the 1930s, Darwin's theory became the main explanation of evolutionary mechanisms and the basis of modern evolutionary thought. It provides a scientifically consistent and reasonable explanation of biological diversity and is the cornerstone of today's biology.

Charles A. Dinarello (English: Charles A. Dinarello, born April 22, 1943), American medical scientist and professor of medicine at the University of Colorado at Denver. His research focuses on inflammatory cytokines, especially the interleukin-1 family. Dinarello received his MD degree from Yale University in 1969 and has been a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine since 1996. He is considered one of the pioneers in the purification and replication of the cytokine interleukin-1. Won the Tang Prize for Biotechnology and Medicine in 2020.

Zha Jianying (1959-) is a Chinese writer whose pen name is Zhaxiduo.

Chadwick A. "Chad" Trujillo (English: Chadwick A. "Chad" Trujillo (born November 22, 1973) is an American astronomer who is engaged in research on the Kuiper Belt and the outer solar system. He currently works at Northern Arizona University in Arizona. Trujillo received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from MIT in 1995 and is a member of the Xi branch of the TEP organization. In 2000, he obtained a PhD in astronomy from the University of Hawaii and was a doctoral research scholar at the California Institute of Technology from 2000 to 2003. From 2013 to 2016, he worked at the Gemini North Observatory in Hawaii. Currently teaches at Northern Arizona University. Trujillo discovered a number of trans-Neptunian objects, including: Asteroid 50000 Quaol (co-discovered with Brown) Asteroid 90377 "Sedna" (discovered with Brown and Rabinowitz) may be the first known inner Oort cloud object. Asteroid 90482 (discovered with Brown and Rabinowitz) Eris (discovered with Brown and Rabinowitz): A trans-Neptunian object larger than Pluto.

Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin, KBE (English: Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin, April 16, 1889 - December 25, 1977), British comedian, screenwriter, and director. Charlie Chaplin was the most successful movie star in the early and mid-term Hollywood movies, laying the foundation for modern comedy movies. Together with Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton, he is known as the "three major comedians in the world". Charlie Chaplin's most classic image on the screen is wearing a white shirt, showing gentlemanly demeanor, wearing a narrow dress, large trousers and shoes, a boehler hat, holding a bamboo cane, and a mustache. The look of him wearing a boehler hat and black dress symbolizes comedy movies, so that many artists have imitated his performance style in the future. During the silent film period, Chaplin, as the most talented and influential figure in acting, wrote, directed, performed, and distributed his own films. From his performance as a child actor at the British Theater to his death at the age of 88, his career spanned more than 70 years (77 years).

Charles Hamelin (French: Charles Hamelin, French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl am.lɛ], April 14, 1984 -), also translated by Chinese media as Charles Hamelin, is a Canadian men's short track speed skater. He was the double champion in the 500m and 5000m relay at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. His younger brother Francois is also a short track speed skater.

Charlie Trairat (English: Charlie Trairat, Thai: ชาลี ไตรรัตน์, January 19, 1993 -) was born in Thailand. He debuted at the age of six. He is a famous child star in Thailand. He is now a famous Thai film actor, host and model.

Charlie Brooker (English: Charlton "Charlie" Brooker, born March 3, 1971) is a British journalist, screenwriter and broadcaster. His style of humor is crude, vulgar, often controversial, often satirical and pessimistic, with elements of the surreal. The main work is the mini-television series "Black Mirror".

Charles Thomas Munger (English: Charles Thomas Munger, January 1, 1924 - November 28, 2023) was an American entrepreneur and billionaire who served as the chief vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Investment Holdings.

Charlize Theron (English: Charlize Theron, /ʃɑːrˈliːz ˈθɛrən/ shar-LEEZ THERR-ən; Afrikaner: [ʃarˈlis trɔn]; August 7, 1975 -), South African actress and producer. She is the first South African-born Academy Award winner. In 2003, she won the 76th Academy Award for Best Actress for the movie "The Devil", as well as the Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Berlin Film Festival and other awards. Theron has been a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2007. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in the world, and in 2016 Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Blackie Ko (English: Blackie Ko, February 22, 1953 - December 9, 2003), a Taiwanese actor, singer, stuntman, director, and racing driver, nicknamed Blackie, is famous for his extreme speeding stunts. He once flew a motorcycle over the Great Wall and the Potala Palace in Tibet. On June 1, 1997, he flew a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV RS (CN9A) over the Hukou Falls of the Yellow River to celebrate the return of Hong Kong. He is known as "Asia's No. 1 Flyer". During his lifetime, he planned to fly over the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, but failed to do so.

Kirsten Caroline Dunst (English: Kirsten Caroline Dunst, April 30, 1982 -) is an American actress, singer and model. She made her film debut in the 1989 multi-sequence film Oedipus Wrecks, directed by Woody Allen. At the age of 12, she gained widespread recognition for her role as vampire Claudia in Interview with the Vampire, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. He starred in "Little Women" in the same year and "Escape" the following year, which received further acclaim. After starring in supporting roles in the TV series "Journey," and in a number of films including "Wag the Dog," "Small Soldiers" (1998), and "The Virgin Suicides" (1998), Dunst transitioned to romantic comedies and comedies, starring in "Drop Dead Gorgeous" in 1999 and "Bring" in 2000. It On), and in 2001 starred in "Get Over It" and "Crazy/Beautiful". Dunst gained worldwide fame playing Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man trilogy from 2002 to 2007. Other films she has appeared in since then include the 2004 romantic comedy "The Ballad" and the romantic science-fiction film "The Big Deal," and the 2005 Cameron Crowe tragicomedy "Elizabethtown." In 2006, she starred in "Versailles" directed by Sofia Coppola, and in 2008 she starred in the comedy "How to Lose Friends & Alienate People." In 2011, she starred in Lars von Trier's "Wedding at the End of the Century", for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival and the Saturn Award for Best Actress. In 2021, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the first time for her performance in "Inuyama Chronicle". 2001's "Broken Love" was Dunst's first on-screen singing performance, in which she sang a total of two songs. In addition she also

Maria Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (Filipino: Maria Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, pronounced: [kɔɾaˈsɔn kɔˈhwaŋkɔ aˈkino]; January 25, 1933 - August 1, 2009), also known as Coralong, Aquino, Chinese name Xu Nasang, Chinese media usually referred to as Mrs. Aquino, the 11th President of the Philippines, and the first democratically elected female president of the Philippines and Asia, serving from 1986 to 1992. Born in the wealthy Southern Fujian family "Xu Huange Family", her ancestral home is Hongjian Village, Tong'an County, Quanzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province (now part of Longhai District, Zhangzhou City); Ke Larong once claimed to be an "ordinary housewife." Her maiden name was Maria Corazon Sumulon Xu Huang; her son Benigno Aquino III (Chinese name Xu Jianhua) also served as president from June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2016; his daughter Keith Aquino is a Filipino actress. She is married to Senator Benigno Equino Jr., one of President Marcos' staunchest critics. She became an opposition leader after her husband was assassinated on August 21, 1983, upon returning to the Philippines from the United States. In late 1985, Ferdinand Marcos called for general elections, with Aquino running for president and former senator Salvador Laurel running for vice president. After the February 7, 1986 election, in which Marcos and his running mates were declared the winners, Aquino called for massive acts of civil disobedience amid accusations of electoral fraud. The turn of the Philippine Armed Forces and the support of the local Catholic hierarchy led to the People Power Revolution, which ousted Marcos. Aquino succeeded as president on February 25, 1986. As president, Aquino oversaw the promulgation of the 1987 Constitution, which limited the president's powers and re-established a bicameral Congress. Her government placed great emphasis and attention on civil liberties and human rights, as well as peace negotiations to address the ongoing communist insurgency and Islamist movements. Her economic policies are centered on restoring economic health and confidence and are committed to building a market-driven, socially responsible economy. In 1987, she became the first Filipino to win the prestigious Prize For Freedom. Several coup attempts were made against Aquino's government until the end of her term in 1992, and she also faced various natural disasters during her tenure. Fidel Ramos succeeds as president

Kirstie Louise Alley (English: Kirstie Louise Alley, January 12, 1951 - December 5, 2022) was an American actress who won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries/TV Movie. She is famous for her performance in "Cheers" (called "Drinking Victory" on Hong Kong Pearl TV Station). On December 5, 2022, Ellie's children stated on Twitter that their mother unfortunately passed away due to cancer that was recently diagnosed. Her children said in a statement: "She was an iconic figure in the entertainment industry and an amazing mother and grandmother."

Ke Jie (August 2, 1997 -), native of Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, is a professional nine-dan Go player of the China Chess Academy. He has a combative playing style and is good at seeking changes. He has won eight world championships and was the ring terminator in the Nongshim Cup Three Kingdoms Go Tournament twice. In 2017, he won the China Top Ten Lawrence Champion Award for Best Non-Olympic Athlete. In 2019, Ke Jie was recommended to enter Tsinghua University. As of January 23, 2025, Ke Jie ranked third with 3686 points on the unofficial world ranking website GoRatings.org, second only to Korean chess player Shin Jin-soo and Chinese chess player Wang Xinghao. He was nicknamed "Agent" because his Yehu Go ID is "Latent". On January 14, 2015, Ke Jie, who was under 18 years old at the time, defeated Qiu Jun in the fifth game of the second Bailing Cup World Go Open final and won the ninth-dan championship. This was the first time Ke Jie won the world championship trophy and was promoted to ninth-dan according to the promotion rules of the Chinese Chess Academy. Entering its heyday after 2015, he won four Samsung Cups from 2015 to 2020, becoming the second Chinese chess player to achieve eight crowns after Gu Li's 9th Dan. According to the unofficial world ranking website Go Ratings, from August 2014 to November 2017, Ke Jie has maintained the world's number one, and was later surpassed by South Korean chess player and former world number one Park Ting-hwan 9th Dan. In 2019, Ke Jie surpassed Park Ting-hwan and Shin Jin-seok in the Go ratings ranking and returned to the first place. As of the end of 2019, Ke Jie has played white in 378 games and won 278, so he is known as "White Undefeated". His Fanqi winning rate is extremely high, also known as "Fanqi Undefeated" (8 wins in 10 times).

Curtis Judson Humphreys (English: Curtis Judson Humphreys, February 17, 1898 - November 22, 1986), American physicist, was born in Alliance, Ohio, United States. In the 1940s, he served in the radiological detection department of the U.S. Navy. In 1953, the Humphry series of hydrogen atomic spectra was discovered.