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

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