Charteris is a

Scottish surname Scottish surnames are surnames currently found in Scotland, or surnames that have a historical connection with the country. History The earliest surnames found in Scotland occur during the reign of David I of Scotland, David I, King of Scots (11 ...

. Notable people with the surname include: *

Archibald Charteris Archibald Hamilton Charteris (13 December 1835 – 24 April 1908) was a Scottish theologian, a Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, professor of biblical criticism at the University of Edinburgh and a leading voice in Chur ...

(1835–1908), Scottish theologian, founder of ''Life and Work'' magazine *

Ann Fleming Ann Geraldine Mary Fleming (, 19 June 1913 – 12 July 1981) was a British aristocrat and socialite. She had three husbands: Lord O'Neill, Lord Rothermere and Ian Fleming. Biography Anne Geraldine Mary Charteris was born to Frances Lucy ...

, (1913–1981), British socialite, wife of author Ian Fleming * Belinda Charteris (born 1972), New Zealand netball player and representative * Catherine Charteris (1837–1918), British philanthropist * Catherine Charteris, Lady Neidpath (born 1952), British writer and socialite *

Chris Charteris Chris Charteris (born 1966) is a New Zealand sculptor, jeweller and carver. Early life and education Charteris was born in Auckland, adopted into a Pākehā family as a young child, and told he was Māori people, Māori, before discovering much ...

(born 1966), New Zealand sculptor, jeweller and carver * Ciara Charteris (born 3 August 1995), British producer, writer, activist, and former actress *

Lady Cynthia Asquith Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn Asquith (née Charteris; 27 September 1887 – 31 March 1960) was an English writer and socialite, known for her ghost stories and diaries. Richard Dalby, ''The Virago Book of Ghost Stories''.Virago, London, , 1987 (p. ...

, (1887–1960), English writer and socialite *

David Charteris, 12th Earl of Wemyss Francis David Charteris, 12th Earl of Wemyss and 8th Earl of March (19 January 1912 – 12 December 2008), styled Lord Elcho from 1916 to 1937, was a Scottish peer, landowner and conservationist. From 1946 to 1991, he served as chairman an ...

(1912–2008), Scottish landowner and conservationist * Sir

Evan Charteris The Honourable Sir Evan Edward Charteris, (29 January 1864 – 16 November 1940) was a British biographer, historian, barrister and arts administrator. He published notable biographies of his friend John Singer Sargent and of Edmund Gosse. Lif ...

(1864–1940), British biographer, historian, barrister and arts administrator * Francis Charteris (disambiguation), several people *

Henry Charteris Henry Charteris the younger (1565–1628) was a Scottish minister and Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1599 to 1620. Life He was the eldest son of Henry Charteris, Printer to the King in Scotland (this status allowed printing of Bibl ...

(1565–1628), Scottish minister, principal of Edinburgh University from 1599 to 1620 *

Hugo Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss Hugo Richard Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss and 7th Earl of March DL (25 August 1857 – 12 July 1937), styled Lord Elcho from 1883 to 1914, was a British Conservative politician. Early life He was the fifth but eldest surviving son of The 1 ...

(1857–1937), British politician * Hugo Charteris (cricketer) (1884–1916), English cricketer * Hugo Charteris (1922–1970), British novelist and screenwriter * James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss (born 1948), British landowner *

John Charteris Brigadier General John Charteris, (8 January 1877 – 4 February 1946) was a British Army officer. During the First World War, he was the Chief of Intelligence at the British Expeditionary Force General Headquarters from 1915 to 1918. In later ...

(1877–1946), British army general, later a Member of Parliament *

Laura Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough Frances Laura Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (''née'' Charteris; 10 August 1915 – 19 February 1990), was a British noblewoman and socialite. She was variously Viscountess Long, Countess of Dudley and became Duchess of Marlborough u ...

, (1915–1990), British socialite * Lawrence Charteris (1625–1700), Scottish minister *

Leslie Charteris Leslie Charteris (; born Leslie Charles Bowyer-Yin; 12 May 1907 – 15 April 1993), was a British-Chinese author of adventure fiction, as well as a screenwriter.Luke Charteris Luke Charteris (born 9 March 1983) is a former rugby union player who played as a lock for the Newport Gwent Dragons, Perpignan, Racing 92 and Bath, as well as the Wales national team. He made 74 appearances for Wales between 2004 and 2017. Si ...

(born 1983), Welsh rugby player *

Martin Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield Lieutenant-Colonel Martin Michael Charles Charteris, Baron Charteris of Amisfield, (7 September 1913 – 23 December 1999) was a British Army officer and courtier of Queen Elizabeth II. Charteris was the longest-serving Assistant Private Sec ...

(1913–1999), British Army officer, private secretary to HM Elizabeth II * Mary Charteris, Lady Elcho (1862–1937), English society hostess *

Lady Mary Charteris Lady Mary Olivia Charteris Furze (born 23 April 1987) is a British fashion model, DJ, and musician. She was a vocalist and keyboardist in the English electronic rock band The Big Pink. Early life and family Lady Mary Olivia Charteris was bo ...

(born 1987), British fashion model, DJ, and musician *

Matthew Charteris Matthew Charteris MD FRSE LRCSE (1840 – July 1897) was a Scottish physician and academic who was the Regius Professor of Materia Medica at the University of Glasgow. He was also the author of the standard medical textbook the ''Practice of M ...

(1840–1897), Scottish physician and academic * Richard Charteris (1822–1874), Scottish cricketer and British Army officer *

Richard Charteris (musicologist) Richard Charteris (born June 24, 1948) is a New Zealand born Australian musicologist. Life and career Born in the Chatham Islands, New Zealand, Richard Charteris graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a BA in 1970. He then pursued g ...

(born 1948), Australian musicologist *

Ruth Charteris Ruth Barbara Charteris KC (born 1973) is a Scottish advocate who has served as Solicitor General for Scotland since 2021. In addition to being the Solicitor General for Scotland, she has been a legally qualified chair of the Scottish Social Ser ...

(born 1973), Scottish advocate, Solicitor General for Scotland * Selena Charteris (born 1981), New Zealand cricketer * Sir Thomas Charteris (died 1346), Scottish nobleman and ambassador to England

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