Chaloner
Proper noun
Meaning
Chaloner
A surname.
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Examples
Captain Chaloner Ogle of the HMS Swallow cornered Bartholomew Roberts in 1722 at Cape Lopez, and a fatal broadside from the Swallow killed the pirate captain instantly.
After nearly being made destitute by the actions of the English Civil War, in the 17th century, the sixth Lord Sandys sold The Vyne to Chaloner Chute, a barrister and the Speaker of the House of Commons.
When Vernon had been joined by Sir Chaloner Ogle with massive naval reinforcements and a strong body of troops, an attack was made on Cartagena in what is now Colombia (9 March – 24 April 1741).
During the gala I was fortunate enough to interview Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Chaloner.