Francis Charteris

Francis Charteris may refer to:

  • Francis Charteris (Scottish aristocrat) (1672–1732), famous rake, nicknamed "The Rape-Master General"
  • Francis Charteris, 7th Earl of Wemyss (1723–1808), grandson formerly known as Francis Wemyss, who adopted his grandfather's surname on inheriting his estates
  • Francis Wemyss Charteris, Lord Elcho (1749–1808), British Member of Parliament for Haddington Burghs, 1780–1787
  • Francis Wemyss Charteris Douglas, 8th Earl of Wemyss (1772–1853) (better known as Francis Douglas), grandson of the 7th Earl
  • Francis Wemyss-Charteris, 9th Earl of Wemyss (1796–1883), son of the 8th Earl
  • Francis Charteris, 10th Earl of Wemyss (1818–1914), son of the 9th Earl
  • Francis David Charteris, 12th Earl of Wemyss (1912–2008) (better known as David Charteris), grandson of the 11th Earl

Famous quotes containing the word francis:

    Then came the Lord Chamberlain with his white staff,
    And all the people began to laugh;
    And then the Queen began to speak,
    ‘You’re welcome home, Sir Francis Drake.’
    —Unknown. Upon Sir Francis Drake’s Return from His Voyage about the World, and the Queen’s Meeting Him (l. 5–8)