Christian IX. Danish King, 1863-1906.

Christian X. Danish king 1912-47. Symbol of Danish Resistance. Imprisoned by Nazis 1943-5. Women’s vote 1915. Independent Iceland 1918.

Christian Era. 1 AD to present. Jewish Era. Muhammadan Era. Julian Calendar.

Christian Science. 1879. Founded by Eddy. Death, illness are illusions to be overcome by faith.

Christian Socialism. 19C. Kingsley’s appeal to upper class to help the masses.

Christianity. World’s largest religion, based on acts and teachings of Jesus Christ, believed to be Son of God. Emphasises love for all..

Christie, Agatha. 1890-1976. English mystery writer. Mousetrap 1952.

Christina. 1629-89. Swedish queen 1632-54. Abdicated. Patron of Arts.

Christine de Pisan. c1364-1430. French poet. Love poems, ballads.

Christo, (Gabrovo Javacheff). 1935-. Bulgarian/US artist with wife Jeanne-Claude. Pont Neuf Packaged 1985. Reichstag 1995.

Chu Hsi. 1130-1200. Chinese Neo-Confucian. Four Books 1189. Individual goodness can be brought out by study of the classics.

Chuikov, Vasily. 1900-82. Russian WWII General. Defended Stalingrad.

Churchill, Winston. 1874-1965. British WWII Prime Minister. 1940-5,51-5.

Churrigueresque. Very ornate Spanish architectural style. Baroque. Plateresque.

Ciceronian Period. 70-43BC. First great age of Latin literature.

Cid, El. (Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar). c1043-99. Spanish hero, who fought for Moors and Christians. Idealized in 1140 epic El Cantar de mio Cid. Conquered and ruled Valencia 1094-99.

Cierva y Cordoniu, Juan de la. 1895-1936. Spanish autogyro inventor 1923. First vertical take-off 1934.

Cimabue, Giovanni. c1240-1302. Italian painter. Broke from Byzantine to natural style by characterizing individuals. St. John. Pisa Cathedral. Sta Trinita Madonna c1290.

Cincinnatus. 5C BC. Roman hero and statesman.

CIS. 1991. Commonwealth of Independent States led by Russia. Ukraine, Belarus. Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova.

Cistercians. 1098-. RC monastic order. Rigorous rule. Trappist vows of silence 1664.

Citroën, André. 1878-1935. French Industrialist, automobile company.

Clan-na-Gael. 1883- US Irish terrorist organization.

Clare, Gilbert de. 1243-95. Led Barons War, but became Royalist.

Clarendon Constitution. 1164. Henry II limits church power in England. Opposed by Becket.

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