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Charles Francis Adams

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Personal Details

Given Name
Charles Francis
Surname
Adams
Occupation
Secretary of Navy

The Name Charles

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Free man or one of noble birth.
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The Adams Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Adam, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'man' or 'mankind'.
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Source

Library of Congress

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