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Charlie Scott
Charles or Charlie Scott may refer to: Politicians * Charles Scott (governor) (1739–1813), American Revolutionary War soldier and fourth governor of Kentucky * Charles L. Scott (1827–1899), U.S. Representative from California * Charles Frederick Scott (1860–1938), U.S. Representative from Kansas * Charles Scott (Wyoming politician) (born 1945), Republican member of the Wyoming Senate Sportspeople * Charles Scott (lacrosse) (1883–1954), British lacrosse player * Charles Scott (footballer) (1885–1916), Scottish footballer * Charlie Scott (basketball) (born 1948), basketball player * Charles Scott (American football) (born 1986), running back * Charlie Scott (footballer) (born 1997), English footballer * Charlie Scott (cricketer) (born 1999), English cricketer Other people * Charles Rochfort Scott (c. 1790–1872), British general * Charles Scott (ambassador) (1838–1924), British ambassador to Russia * Charles Prestwich Scott or C. P. Scott (1846–1932), British jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Scott (governor)
Charles Scott (April 1739October 22, 1813) was an American military officer and politician who served as the governor of Kentucky from 1808 to 1812. Orphaned in his teens, Scott enlisted in the Virginia Regiment in October 1755 and served as a scout and escort during the French and Indian War. He quickly rose through the ranks to become a captain. After the war, he married and engaged in agricultural pursuits on land left to him by his father, but he returned to active military service in 1775 as the American Revolution began to grow in intensity. In August 1776, he was promoted to colonel and given command of the 5th Virginia Regiment. The 5th Virginia joined George Washington in New Jersey later that year, serving with him for the duration of the Philadelphia campaign. Scott commanded Washington's light infantry, and by late 1778 was also serving as his chief of intelligence. Furloughed at the end of the Philadelphia campaign, Scott returned to active service in March 1779 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
