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Champagne Charlie

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Champagne Charlie may refer to:

People

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  • Charles Townshend (1725–1767), British politician nicknamed "Champagne Charlie"
  • Charles Heidsieck (1820–1871), French Champagne wine merchant who was originally called "Champagne Charlie"
  • George Leybourne (1842–1884), introduced the song "Champagne Charlie" to the London music hall, and was himself thereafter often referred to as "Champagne Charlie"
  • Charlie Nicholas (born 1961), Scottish footballer nicknamed "Champagne Charlie"
  • Charles Kennedy (1959–2015), 1999–2006 leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, dubbed "Champagne Charlie" by the press
  • Lord Carrington (1843–1928), British Liberal politician and aristocrat, dubbed "Champagne Charlie" by the press

The arts

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