Fox name? Charlie?? Where does it hail from?

Zxthinger

as titled!

Where does the slang name for the fox come from!

Thanks for the answers in advance. Lol.

dodderangler

The name "Charlie" I believe (and someone may proove me wrong here, if so, so be it) is derived from a famous Fox Hunter called Charles James Fox. He was a wig and an opponent of Pit the younger.

Charles Fox was the son of Henry Fox who was the paymaster general, and John Powell was his secretary. John Powell purchased Quex Estate from Charles Fox in about 1790.

Charles Fox was a very keen foxhunter, and consequently was often known to his friends as Charlie. Hence the name Charlie for the Fox.

Ps I didn't come up with that answer but found it on the net.

deerhunter1

dodderangler wrote: »

The name "Charlie" I believe (and someone may proove me wrong here, if so, so be it) is derived from a famous Fox Hunter called Charles James Fox. He was a wig and an opponent of Pit the younger.

Charles Fox was the son of Henry Fox who was the paymaster general, and John Powell was his secretary. John Powell purchased Quex Estate from Charles Fox in about 1790.

Charles Fox was a very keen foxhunter, and consequently was often known to his friends as Charlie. Hence the name Charlie for the Fox.

Ps I didn't come up with that answer but found it on the net.

Nice one

Zxthinger

Seems nobody is disputing this fact with you! So it must be right.
Lol