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Mini BIO - Barack Obama. Mahatma Gandhi, The Salt March, The Dandi March - Story for Children "BookBox.com" Victoria : Gandhi - Audio Lingua - mp3 in english, german, spanish and french. Charlie Chaplin. January 01, 2008 Charles Spencer, or Charlie Chaplin, was born April 16th, 1889, in a poor area of London: East Lane.

Charlie Chaplin

According to experts, there exists no birth certificate, nor baptism certificate that proves that Chaplin was really born that day –t hus four days before Hitler as he used to say. His origins are a total mystery. His father, Charles Senior, was a music-hall singer well-known for his baritone voice. Alcoholic, Charles Senior died at age 37 of a cirrhosis of the liver. His mother, Hannah Hill, passionately loved acting.

Charlie first appeared on stage in 1894 when Hannah found herself voiceless during a representation. Hannah, alone with her two children (Charlie and Sydney), and her health declining, was admitted to the clinic in June 1894. Later, while Chaplin was at the height of his fame, Hannah moved to live next to her son in the Californian region where she stayed until her death on August 28th 1928. Hannah had three sons but from different fathers. Who's Alive and Who's Dead. Biographies for Kids, Famous Leaders for Young Readers. Famous%20people.pdf. Famous People English Lessons: Biographies and ESL Lesson Plans.

Fun Kids Guide to British History: Queen Victoria. Queen victoria game - To14.com - Play now ! Disney The American Presidents: Abraham Lincoln. Charlie Chaplin. All of us are very familiar with the mustachioed Little Tramp with the bowler hat and cane _ Charlie Chaplin.

Charlie Chaplin

But behind this little fellow lurked an extremely creative film maker who scripted, directed and starred in some of the best films of the century. Charlie Chaplin was born Charles Spencer Chaplin in London, England on 16 April 1889. His parents Charles Chaplin Sr and Hannah Hill were Music Hall entertainers but separated shortly after Charlie was born, leaving Hannah to provide for her children. In 1896 when Hannah was no longer able to care for her children, Charlie and his brother were admitted to Lambeth Workhouse and later Hanwell School for orphans and destitute children.

He made his debut at the age of five in Music Hall when his mother was taken unwell. Chaplin like his parents became a Music Hall performer, appearing as a clown in Fred Karno’s Mumming Birds Company from 1906. During the next four years, Chaplin consolidated his growing international reputation. Queen Victoria for Kids. Biography Queen Victoria by George Hayter Occupation: Queen of the United Kingdom Born: May 24, 1819 at Kensington Palace, London Died: January 22, 1901 at Osborne House, Isle of Wight Best known for: Longest reign of any English MonarchBiography: Born a Princess Princess Victoria Alexandria was born on May 24, 1819 at Kensington Palace in London.

Queen Victoria for Kids

Her father was Edward, the Duke of Kent and her mother was Princess Victoria of Germany. Victoria lived the life of a young royal and her mother was very protective. Heir to the Crown When Victoria was born, she was fifth in line for the crown of England. Becoming Queen When King William IV died in 1837, Victoria became Queen of the United Kingdom at the age of eighteen.

Victoria didn't know a lot about how to govern, however, she made a good friend and tutor in the Prime Minister at the time, Lord Melbourne. Marrying a Prince On October 10, 1839 a German Prince named Albert came to visit the royal court. The Victorian Era Albert's Death. Facts about Queen Victoria for kids. Queen Victoria is the longest reigning monarch in UK history.

Facts about Queen Victoria for kids

Queen Victoria was only 18 when she came to the throne and she had a lot to learn. Her reign had a rocky start. She thought that, as queen, she could do as she liked, and she quickly had to learn that she couldn't. Queen Victoria's reign spanned sixty four years, from 1837 - 1901. Click on the links below to find out more about Queen Victoria: Gandhi.

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EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages.Click here to learn more. (Already a member? Click here.) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) was a leader in India's successful, non-violent struggle for Independence from Great Britain. English Lesson on Mahatma Gandhi. Advertisements Advertisements Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi was India’s most important political and spiritual leader.

English Lesson on Mahatma Gandhi

He is honoured in India as Father of the Nation. His non-violent protests led to independence for India from the British. His beliefs and actions have inspired civil rights movements across the globe. Biographies for Kids, Famous Leaders for Young Readers. Famous_biographies. Passport Photos of Iconic Figures in The Past. Famous Biographies & TV Shows.