Charles Symmes
Charles Symmes (April 4, 1798 – August 25, 1868) was an American-born business owner and politician in Quebec. He served as mayor of Aylmer from 1855 to 1858 and again from 1860 to 1862. He is considered the founder of Aylmer.
He was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the son of Captain John Symmes and Elizabeth Wright, the sister of Philemon Wright. In 1819, he was hired by his uncle as clerk and bookkeeper. In 1821, he was sent to manage Chaudière Farm, located on the current site of Aylmer. Symmes married Hannah Ricker in 1824. He acquired his uncle's farm and neighbouring properties. In 1830, he had his property surveyed and divided up into building lots for sale. He also was a partner in the steamboat Lady Colborne, the first to operate in that area. In 1831, he built the Aylmer Hotel, now known as the Auberge Symmes or Symmes Inn. Originally known as Symmes’ Landing, the village was renamed Aylmer in 1831 to honour Lord Aylmer, governor of Lower Canada. Symmes donated land for the construction of churches and public buildings. He also served on the board for the Aylmer Academy. He was a member of the Aylmer municipal council from 1847 to 1851 and from 1852 to 1855. He served as prefect for Ottawa County, secretary-treasurer for the county agricultural society and revenue inspector for the district.
Charles (footballer)
Alfonso Adolfo José Troisi Couto, nicknamed Charles (born January 21, 1954) is an Argentine former football striker.
Playing career
Troisi started his professional playing career in 1973 with Chacarita Juniors.
He quickly moved to Europe, first playing in France for Olympique de Marseille and Montpellier HSC, before joining Spain where he played for Hércules CF, AD Almería and Córdoba CF.
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Charles River
The Charles River is an 80 mi (129 km) long river that flows in an overall northeasterly direction in eastern Massachusetts. From its source in Hopkinton, the river travels through 23 cities and towns until reaching the Atlantic Ocean at Boston. It is also sometimes called the River Charles or simply the Charles.
Hydrography
The Charles River is fed by approximately 80 streams and several major aquifers as it flows 80 miles (129 km), starting at Teresa Road just north of Echo Lake (42°12′54″N 71°30′52″W / 42.215°N 71.514444°W) in Hopkinton, passing through 23 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts before emptying into Boston Harbor. Thirty-three lakes and ponds and 35 communities are entirely or partially part of the Charles River drainage basin. Despite the river's length and relatively large drainage area (308 square miles; 798 km²), its source is only 26 miles (42 km) from its mouth, and the river drops only 350 feet (107 m) from source to sea. The Charles River watershed contains over 8,000 acres of protected wetlands, referred to as Natural Valley Storage. These areas are important in preventing downstream flooding and providing natural habitats to native species.
Charles I, Count of Flanders
Blessed Charles the Good (1084 – 2 March 1127) was Count of Flanders from 1119 to 1127. He is most remembered for his murder and its aftermath, which were chronicled by Galbert of Bruges.
History
Charles was born in Denmark, only son of the three children of King Canute IV (Saint Canute) and Adela of Flanders. His father was assassinated in Odense Cathedral in 1086, and Adela fled back to Flanders, taking the very young Charles with her but leaving her twin daughters Ingeborg and Cecilia in Denmark. Charles grew up at the comital court of his grandfather Robert I and uncle Robert II. In 1092 Adela went to southern Italy to marry Roger Borsa, duke of Apulia, leaving Charles in Flanders.
In 1111 Robert II died, and Charles' cousin Baldwin VII became count. Charles was a close advisor to the new count (who was several years younger), who around 1118 arranged Charles' marriage to the heiress of the count of Amiens, Margaret of Clermont. The childless count Baldwin was wounded fighting for the king of France in September 1118, and he designated Charles as his successor before he died on 17 July 1119.
