Charles Taylor (disambiguation)
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Political figures
- Charles Taylor (Liberia) (born 1948), former warlord and former President of Liberia
- Charles "Chuckie" Taylor, Jr., nickname for Charles McArthur EmmanuelCharles McArthur EmmanuelCharles McArther Emmanuel, also known as Chuckie Taylor, is the son of former President of Liberia Charles Taylor. Raised by his mother in Florida until he was 17, Taylor Jr. traveled to Liberia in 1994 to live with his father...
, his son - Charles John TaylorCharles John TaylorCharles John Taylor was a New Zealand politician. He served in the 1st New Zealand Parliament and the 2nd New Zealand Parliament as representative for the Southern Division; , and served in the 3rd New Zealand Parliament as representative for the Raglan electorate...
(1826 - 1897), New Zealand politician of the 1850s - Charles Taylor (UK politician)Charles Taylor (UK politician)Sir Charles Stuart Taylor was an English businessman and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1935 to 1974....
(1910–1989), British politician and MP for Eastbourne - Charles H. TaylorCharles H. TaylorCharles Hart Taylor is an American politician; a Republican, he represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. He began serving in 1991 and continued through January 3, 2007....
(born 1941), former U.S. Congressman from North Carolina - Charles Keith TaylorCharles Keith TaylorCharles Keith Taylor was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a barrister and solicitor and lawyer by career....
, Canadian politician
Scholars and artists
- Charles Taylor (scholar)Charles Taylor (scholar)Charles Taylor was an English Christian Hebraist.-Life:He was educated at King's College London, and St. John's College, Cambridge, where graduated BA as 9th wrangler in 1862 and became a fellow of his college in 1864. He became Master of St John's in 1881...
(1840–1908), British Hebrew scholar - Charles Taylor (philosopher)Charles Taylor (philosopher)Charles Margrave Taylor, is a Canadian philosopher from Montreal, Quebec best known for his contributions in political philosophy, the philosophy of social science, and in the history of philosophy. His contributions to these fields have earned him both the prestigious Kyoto Prize and the...
(born 1931), Canadian philosopher and social theorist - Charles P. B. TaylorCharles P. B. TaylorCharles Plunket Bourchier Taylor was a Canadian journalist, author, essayist, and thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder....
(1935–1997), Canadian journalist, author and horsebreeder - Charles Taylor (physicist)Charles Taylor (physicist)Charles Alfred Taylor was a British physicist well known for his work in crystallography and his efforts to promote science to young audiences....
(1922–2002), British physicist and lecturer - Charles H. Taylor (lyricist)Charles H. Taylor (lyricist)Charles Henry Taylor was a British lyricist, best known for his lyrics for early 20th century West End musical comedies and a comic opera, Tom Jones.-Life and career:...
(1859–1907), British lyricist - Charles V. Taylor (linguist)Charles V. Taylor (linguist)Dr. Charles V. Taylor was an Australian linguist and the author of at least 19 books on topics ranging from African linguistics to church history. He was also known as a Bible teacher and a frequent Christian magazine contributor.- Eduacation :...
(unknown–2009), Australian linguist
Sports people
- C. I. TaylorC. I. TaylorCharles Isham Taylor was an American second baseman, manager and executive in Negro league baseball. Born in Anderson, South Carolina, he was the oldest among four sons of a Methodist minister - including Candy Jim, Ben and Johnny - who made a remarkable impact on black baseball.After serving in...
(1875–1922), co-founder of the Negro National League - Charles Taylor (cricketer)Charles Taylor (cricketer)Charles George Taylor was an English cricketer in the mid-19th century who played, as an amateur, mainly for Sussex and MCC, having begun his career at Cambridge University...
- Charles Taylor (rugby player)Charles Taylor (rugby player)Engineer Captain Charles Gerald Taylor LVO was a Royal Navy officer and Wales international rugby union player who played club rugby for Blackheath. He was the first Welsh international to be killed in action during World War I...
, Wales rugby international player - Charles Asampong TaylorCharles Asampong TaylorKweku Charles Bismark Taylor Asampong is a Ghanaian football player who currently plays for Bechem Chelsea...
, Ghanaian football player - Charles "Bud" Taylor (1903–1962), former American boxer
- Rick Taylor (American football)Rick Taylor (American football)-References:...
, Charles F. "Rick" Taylor, (born 1940), American college football coach and athletic director - Charley TaylorCharley TaylorCharles Robert Taylor is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. Taylor was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984....
, English professional football player - Charlie Taylor (footballer born 1993)Charlie Taylor (footballer born 1993)Charles James Taylor is an English footballer who plays for Leeds United at left back. He is a current England under-19 international.-Club career:...
, English professional football player - Charlie Taylor (footballer)Charlie Taylor (footballer)Charlie Taylor is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Barnet.-Career:Taylor started his career as a trainee with Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, before dropping into non-League football. Taylor signed for Welling United before leaving in 2004 to join AFC...
, English footballer - Chuck Taylor (baseball)Chuck Taylor (baseball)Charles Gilbert "Chuck" Taylor is a former right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played from 1969 to 1976 for the St...
(Charles Gilbert Taylor) baseball player - Chuck Taylor (American football), member of the College Football Hall of Fame
- Chuck Taylor (salesman)Chuck Taylor (salesman)Charles Hollis "Chuck" Taylor was an American basketball player and shoe salesman/evangelist. He is best known for his association with the Chuck Taylor All-Stars sneaker, the most successful selling basketball shoe in history...
(1901–1969), basketball player and shoe salesman - Chuck Taylor (wrestler)Chuck Taylor (wrestler)Dustin Howard is an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Chuck Taylor. He is currently competing most notably in Chikara, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Evolve Wrestling and Dragon Gate USA...
, American independent professional wrestler based in the CHIKARA promotion in Pennsylvania
Journalism
- Charles H. Taylor (publisher)Charles H. Taylor (publisher)General Charles Taylor redirects here, but may also refer to President Charles Taylor of Liberia.Charles H. Taylor , also found as General Charles H. Taylor, was an American journalist and politician. He created the modern Boston Globe, acting as its publisher starting in 1873...
, publisher of the Boston Globe - Chuck Taylor (writer and editor)
- Chuck Taylor, editor of Crosscut.comCrosscut.comCrosscut.com is a nonprofit, online newspaper based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Crosscut's stated purpose is to "produce journalism in the public interest"...
and former editor at the Seattle Weekly, Seattle Times, and Seattle Union Record
Fictional Characters
- Chuck Taylor, a recurring news anchor character on Chappelle's ShowChappelle's ShowChappelle's Show is an American sketch comedy television series created by comedian Dave Chappelle and Neal Brennan, with Chappelle hosting the show as well as starring in various skits. Chappelle, Brennan and Michele Armour were the show's executive producers. The series premiered on January 22,...
Others
- Charles Taylor (Medal of Honor)Charles Taylor (Medal of Honor)Charles Taylor was an American cavalry soldier and Medal of Honor recipient. He was cited for "gallantry in action" in the Battle of Big Dry Wash in the Arizona Territory in 1882, for which he received the Medal of Honor. Three other men, First Lieutenant Frank West, Second Lieutenant Thomas Cruse...
, US Cavalry soldier and Medal of Honor recipient - Charles Carroll Taylor, United States Navy Lieutenant, leader of ill-fated Flight 19
- Charles Edward Taylor (1868–1956), Wright Brothers' mechanic, (built the first aircraft engine)
- Charles Taylor Master Mechanic AwardCharles Taylor Master Mechanic AwardThe Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is an honor presented by the United States Federal Aviation Administration in honor of Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight. The award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior aviation mechanics...
, named for the above person
- Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
- Chuck Taylor, rapper who appeared on Warren G's In the Mid-Nite HourIn the Mid-Nite HourIn The Mid-Nite Hour is the fifth studio album by Warren G, released on the label "Lightyear Entertainment" on October 11, 2005. His first single was "Get U Down" featuring Ice Cube, B-Real, and Snoop Dogg, and his follow up single was "I Need A Light" featuring Nate Dogg...
album - Charles Taylor (actor)Charles Taylor (actor)Charles Taylor is an American actor best known for the role of "David Dalton" in the Code of Vengeance television series.-External links:*...
, American actor best known for the role of "David Dalton" in the Code of Vengeance television series - Chuck Taylor All-StarsChuck Taylor All-StarsChuck Taylor All Stars, or Converse All Stars, also referred to as "Chuck Taylors", "Converses", "All Stars", "Chucks" or "Cons", are canvas and rubber shoes produced by Converse. They were first produced in 1917 as the "All Star," Converse's attempt to capture the basketball shoe market...
, the shoe line named after the salesman