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Charles Benedict

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Personal Details

Given Name
Charles
Surname
Benedict
Occupation
Representative

The Name Charles

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Free man or one of noble birth.
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The Benedict Surname

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Blessed or one who is blessed.
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