Charles Francis Adams

Charles Francis Adams may refer to:

  • Charles Adams (ice hockey) (1876–1947), grocery magnate and founder of the Boston Bruins
  • Charles Francis Adams, Sr. (1807–1886), grandson of John Adams, son of John Quincy Adams, U.S. congressman, ambassador
  • Charles Francis Adams, Jr. (1835–1915), son of above, Civil War General and president of the Union Pacific Railroad
  • Charles Francis Adams III (1866–1954), nephew of above, Navy secretary
  • Charles Francis Adams IV (1910–1999), son of above, president of Raytheon

Famous quotes containing the words francis and/or adams:

    Friendship and money: oil and water.
    Mario Puzo, U.S. author, screenwriter, and Francis Ford Coppola, U.S. director, screenwriter. Michael Corleone (Al Pacino)

    An American Virgin would never dare command; an American Venus would never dare exist.
    —Henry Brooks Adams (1838–1918)