Biographies

Canute (Cnut the Great): Viking ruler of England, Denmark and Norway Canute Overview of Canute (c.995–1035), the North Sea ruler who united England, Denmark and Norway, his reign, administration, foreign relations, cultural impact and legacy.

Cao Cao: Warlord, Statesman, and Cultural Figure of Late Han China Cao Cao Cao Cao (155–220) was a leading military commander and politico-administrator of late Han China whose campaigns unified northern China and whose reforms and literary patronage shap…

Cao Yuan — Chinese Olympic Diver Cao Yuan Cao Yuan (born 1995) is a Chinese platform diver from Beijing, best known for winning Olympic gold in men’s synchronized 10 m platform and for competing internationally for China.

Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) — experimental rock musician and painter Captain Beefheart Don Van Vliet, known as Captain Beefheart, was an American singer, composer and visual artist noted for avant‑garde rock with the Magic Band and the 1969 album Trout Mask Replica.

The Captain of Köpenick (Wilhelm Voigt) Captain of Köpenick Wilhelm Voigt (1849–1922), a German shoemaker and ex-convict who in 1906 impersonated an army captain in Berlin’s Köpenick, briefly seized municipal authority and became a lasting…

Captain Raju (Raju Daniel): Indian Army Officer and Film Actor Captain Raju Captain Raju (Raju Daniel, 1950–2018) was an Indian army officer turned actor from Kerala, noted for memorable villain and character roles across more than 500 films in Malayalam a…

Captain Sensible (Raymond Ian Burns) — English musician and co-founder of The Damned Captain Sensible Stage name of Raymond Ian Burns (born 1954), English musician and co-founder of punk band The Damned; solo artist best known for a 1982 UK number one cover of "Happy Talk" and his…

Cara Buono American actress, screenwriter and director known for Mad Men, The Sopranos and Stranger Things; born in the Bronx in 1974 and active in film, television and theatre.

Cara Delevingne: British model, actress and public figure Cara Delevingne Overview of Cara Delevingne’s life and career: early life, breakthrough in modelling, film roles, music, public image and activism, with notable works and distinctions.

Cara McCollum Cara McCollum (1992–2016) was an American pageant titleholder and journalist, best known as Miss New Jersey 2013 and a news presenter for SNJ Today. She died in 2016 after injuries…

Cara Mund American pageant titleholder from Bismarck; Miss North Dakota 2017 and Miss America 2018, known for long‑running charity work and public interest in elected office.

Cara Williams (American actress) Cara Williams Cara Williams (1925–2021) was an American film, stage and television actress best known for The Defiant Ones and the sitcom Pete and Gladys. She earned Academy Award and Emmy nomin…

Cardi B: Rapper, Recording Artist, and Cultural Figure Cardi B Concise encyclopedia entry on Cardi B (Belcalis Almanzar): background, rise from social media and reality TV, major songs and album, style, acting, public persona, and notable achi…

Louis René Édouard, Cardinal de Rohan Cardinal de Rohan French nobleman and churchman (1734–1803), bishop and cardinal known for his diplomatic career and central role in the Affair of the Diamond Necklace that damaged the reputation of…

Cardinal Richelieu (Armand Jean du Plessis) Cardinal Richelieu French clergyman and statesman (1585–1642) who served as chief minister to Louis XIII, centralized royal authority, shaped foreign policy against the Habsburgs, and founded the Aca…

Careca — Brazilian striker (born 1960) Careca Careca (born 5 October 1960) is a retired Brazilian football striker known for his goalscoring, club career in Brazil and Italy, and long service with the Brazil national team.

Carel Visser: Dutch sculptor known for assemblage and industrial materials Carel Visser Overview of Carel Visser (1928–2015), his materials and methods, artistic development, significance, and legacy in modern sculpture.

Carey Bell — Chicago blues harmonica player and bassist Carey Bell American blues musician Carey Bell (1936–2007) was a leading Chicago-style harmonica player and occasional bassist whose career spanned decades as a sideman, bandleader and recordi…

Carey Means — American Voice Actor Best Known for Frylock on Aqua Teen Hunger Force Carey Means Carey Means is an American voice and stage actor best known for voicing Frylock on Adult Swim's Aqua Teen Hunger Force. He has worked in animation, voice-over and live performance…

Carey Mulligan English actress Carey Mulligan (born 1985) is known for film and stage roles from Pride & Prejudice to Promising Young Woman, acclaimed for nuanced performances and multiple award…

Carey Price Carey Price is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, best known for his long career with the Montreal Canadiens, international play for Team Canada, and major NHL awards.

Cariba Heine — Australian actress and dancer Cariba Heine Cariba Heine (born 1988) is a South African–born Australian actress and trained dancer best known for her television work including H2O: Just Add Water and a role in Blue Water Hig…

Caribert of Laon — Frankish noble and ancestor of the Carolingians Caribert of Laon Early 8th-century Frankish noble from Laon, patron of Prüm and Echternach, father of Bertrada of Laon and maternal grandfather of Charlemagne. Attested in charters of 721; died bef…

Carice van Houten Dutch actress and singer best known for her breakout in Black Book (2006) and for playing Melisandre on HBO's Game of Thrones; noted for work in Dutch cinema and international film…

Carilda Oliver Labra Cuban poet (1922–2018) from Matanzas, noted for powerful lyricism on love and social themes; recipient of major national and international literary awards and an influential voice…

Carin Mannheimer: Swedish dramatist, screenwriter, author and director Carin Mannheimer Overview of Carin Mannheimer (1934–2014), her major roles in theatre, television and film, themes and legacy, and notable works including Rapport om kvinnor (Report on Women).

Carina Görlin — Swedish cross-country skier Carina Görlin Swedish cross‑country skier Carina Görlin (born 1963) competed internationally 1991–1994, finished 7th in the 1992 Olympic relay, placed top‑15 in individual Olympic and World Cham…

Carina Jaarnek — Swedish dansband singer (1962–2016) Carina Jaarnek Carina Jaarnek was a Swedish singer and bandleader best known for Carina Jaarneks orkester and her work in the dansband tradition. She recorded, toured in Scandinavia and died in 2…

Carl Adolph Agardh Swedish botanist and clergyman who became bishop of Karlstad and a leading 19th-century phycologist, notable for foundational taxonomic work on algae and influence on later botanic…

Carl Albert (1908–2000), U.S. House Speaker and Oklahoma statesman Carl Albert Carl Albert was an American lawyer and Democratic politician from Oklahoma who served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977 and led the chamber through…

Carl Barks — cartoonist and creator of Scrooge McDuck Carl Barks Carl Barks (1901–2000) was an American cartoonist whose Disney comics — notably those starring Donald Duck and Scrooge McDuck — reshaped comic-book storytelling and inspired genera…

Carl Benjamin (Sargon of Akkad) — British online commentator and political figure Carl Benjamin Profile of Carl Benjamin, known as Sargon of Akkad: his online career, political activity including Brexit and UKIP ties, controversies, and role in contemporary digital culture de…

Carl Bernstein: American investigative journalist and author Carl Bernstein Profile of Carl Bernstein, the Washington Post reporter who investigated Watergate with Bob Woodward, his methods, major works, later career and lasting influence on investigative…

Carl Bertelsen (1937–2019): Danish forward and international footballer Carl Bertelsen Overview of Carl Bertelsen, a Danish forward who played domestically and in Scotland, earned 20 caps for Denmark and appeared at the 1964 European Nations' Cup. Career, clubs, and…

Carl Bildt: Swedish statesman, Conservative leader and diplomat Carl Bildt Overview of Carl Bildt (born 1949), his roles as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, leadership of the Moderate Party, international diplomacy and public legacy.

Carl Bloch: Danish Painter of History, Genre and Sacred Scenes Carl Bloch Overview of Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834–1890), his training, artistic style, major works and lasting influence in religious and genre painting.

Carl Finley Christ Carl Christ Carl F. Christ (1923–2017) was an American economist and econometrician, a long-serving professor at Johns Hopkins University and author of an influential early textbook on econome…

Carl Correns — German botanist and rediscoverer of Mendelian genetics Carl Correns Carl Erich Correns (1864–1933), German botanist and geneticist who independently confirmed Mendel’s laws, studied plant hybridization and non‑Mendelian inheritance, and directed th…

Carl Crawford (baseball outfielder) Carl Crawford Carl Crawford (born 1981) is an American former professional baseball outfielder known for elite speed, numerous triples and stolen bases, and long tenures with Tampa Bay, Boston a…

Carl Djerassi: Chemist, Writer, and Pioneer of the Oral Contraceptive Carl Djerassi Bulgarian–Austrian–American chemist Carl Djerassi (1923–2015) helped create early oral contraceptives, promoted physical methods in organic chemistry, and later produced novels and…

Carl Dobkins Jr. — American rockabilly and pop singer Carl Dobkins Jr. Profile of Carl Dobkins Jr., an American singer best known for the 1959 hit “My Heart Is an Open Book,” his musical style, career highlights, and legacy.

Carl E. Reichardt — American banking executive and corporate director Carl E. Reichardt Biography of Carl E. Reichardt (1931–2017), longtime American bank executive, president of Wells Fargo (1978–1983), corporate board member, and USC alumnus.

Carl Edwards (American stock car racing driver) Carl Edwards Carl Edwards (born 1979) is an American stock car racer best known for driving the No. 99 and No. 19 cars in NASCAR, winning the 2007 Nationwide Series title and stepping away from…

Carl Emil Christiansen — Danish footballer and Esbjerg fB goalscorer Carl Emil Christiansen Overview of Carl Emil Christiansen (1937–2018), his club career at Esbjerg fB, 1962 top-scorer honour, brief Denmark appearances, and his legacy in Danish football.

Carl Epting Mundy Jr. — 30th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Carl Epting Mundy Jr. Biography of General Carl E. Mundy Jr., who served as the 30th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps (1991–1995), his career highlights, leadership role on the Joint Chiefs, and deat…

Carl Ferdinand Cori Biochemist Carl Ferdinand Cori (1896–1984) co-discovered the biochemical mechanisms of glycogen metabolism and shared the 1947 Nobel Prize with his wife Gerty Cori and Bernardo Hou…

Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd — Swedish Painter and Sculptor (1934–2016) Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd Overview of the life, work and legacy of Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, the Swedish painter and sculptor best known for his knotted‑gun sculpture 'Non‑Violence'.

Carl Goerdeler (1884–1945) Carl Goerdeler German conservative politician and civil servant who became a leading civilian opponent of the Nazi regime; mayor of Leipzig (1930–37) and a designated chancellor in the 20 July pl…