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City (pop., 2000: 540,828), North Carolina, U.S. The Carolinas' biggest metropolis, it lies near the Catawba River , 15 mi (24 km) north of South Carolina.
It was settled с 1748 and named for Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Streliz (later the wife of George III ). In the American Revolution it was occupied by Lord gold rush that began in 1848, it was the centre of U.S. gold production. In the American Civil War it was the site of a Confederate naval yard. Presidents Andrew Jackson and James Polk were born nearby and received their early schooling there. Its industry includes textiles, machinery, and chemical production, and it is the site of several institutions of higher education.
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orig. Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
born May 19, 1744
died Nov. 17, 1818
Queen consort of George III of England.
In 1761 she was selected unseen after the British king asked for a review of all eligible German Protestant princesses. The marriage was a success, and the couple had 15 children, including George IV . After the king was declared insane (1811), Parliament turned to the future George IV, while Charlotte was given custody of her husband.
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[c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions)
Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg Strelitz
Charlotte Amalie
Charlotte Harbor
Corday d'Armont Marie Anne Charlotte
Cushman Charlotte Saunders
Gilman Charlotte Anna Perkins Stetson
Emilie Charlotte Le Breton
{{link=Queen Charlotte Islands">Queen Charlotte Islands
Queen Charlotte Sound