Charlotte Cooper
English tennis player
1870 — 1966
Quick Facts
Profession
English tennis player
Born
September 22, 1870
Died
1966 (age ~96)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
tennis player
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in EalingDied in Helensburgh
1870
Born in Ealing (1870-09-22)
1966
Died in Helensburgh
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Charlotte "Chattie" Reinagle Cooper Sterry was an English female tennis player who won five singles titles at the Wimbledon Championships and in 1900 became Olympic champion. In winning in Paris on 11 July 1900, she became the first female Olympic tennis champion as well as the first individual female Olympic champion.
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Who is Charlotte Cooper?+
Charlotte "Chattie" Reinagle Cooper Sterry was an English female tennis player who won five singles titles at the Wimbledon Championships and in 1900 became Olympic champion. In winning in Paris on 11 July 1900, she became the first female Olympic tennis champion as well as the first individual fema
What does the name Charlotte mean?+
The name Charlotte means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: From Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). nat=British-Dutch.". It is of French origin.
When was Charlotte Cooper born?+
Charlotte Cooper was born on September 22, 1870.
When did Charlotte Cooper die?+
Charlotte Cooper died in 1966, at approximately 96 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: From Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). nat=British-Dutch.
The name Charlotte is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: From Charlotte in the 17th century, a female diminutive form of Charles, from Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz. The civil parish is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818). nat=British-Dutch.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Charlotte — September 22, 1870
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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— sports journalist
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