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1. Our first Charlie was born under the star sign of Gemini. For a rock star, he is fairly quiet by comparison. He is the drummer of a famous English band which was formed in London in 1962 and still tours to this day. You can gloat with satisfaction when you get this Charlie correct.
2. Moving on to France for our next Charles, we find a decorated officer of the First World War. A staunch supporter of the French Resistance during the Second World War and who eventually became the 18th President of France.
3. Crossing the pond to the USA for our next Charles. This good looking bank robber, outlaw and subsequently murderer, was born in Georgia. He is most famous for the 1933 Kansas City Massacre, what is his name?
4. We move to Italy for our next Charles who carried out an elaborate money making scam which bears his name. If you know the scheme, then you will know his name
5. Staying in Europe for our next Charles who started life in Palermo, Sicily on August 25th 1902. His family moved to the US and eventually settled in Kansas City, Missouri. He ingratiated himself with the local Mafia boss, John Lazia, even to the extent of doing jail time for him. However, Lazia was gunned down in 1934 as he got out of the car which, incidentally, our Charles was driving. Who is this Charles?
6. Roaming back to London to track down (pardon the pun) another Charlie. On August 8th, 1963, the Glasgow to London Royal Mail train was robbed of 2.6 million British Pounds. Our Charlie was part of the gang who carried out that robbery. Who is he?
7. Our next infamous Charlie is found back in the USA although he was actually born in Sicily. Like an abundance of Sicilians during the early part of the 20th century, he and his family came to New York. As he grew up he became involved in illegal gambling and prospered selling alcohol during the prohibition years (1920-1933). Consider yourself fortunate if you get the name of this Charles.
8. Travelling over to my neck of the woods now, our next Charles is known the world over for his particular style of architecture and design. He attended the famous Glasgow School of Art and, along with his wife Margaret, designed the beautiful Hill House in Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire.
9. A slightly different angle this time - I'll give you the Charles if you give me the ship he is associated with. Charles Darwin - and the ship is:
10. Our last Charles is Charles Edward Stuart and while most associated with Scotland, was actually born in Italy. He is also known as "The Young Pretender" and "The Young Chevalier". Can you give me a third name for him?
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