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Acevedo (surname)
Acevedo is a surname of Portuguese origin which comes from the town of Azevedo in the Viana do Castelo District in Portugal. It means a grove of holly trees or hollywood, as the Portuguese and Spanish word for holly is ''acebo''. The surname changed from Azevedo to Acevedo when it passed to Spain. As a consequence of colonization, it is widely spread in Latin America. There is also the Acebedo variant, whose origin resides in the Asturian municipality of Acebedo, Spain. Notable people with the surname include: * Aníbal Santiago Acevedo (born 1971), Puerto Rican boxer * Anthony Acevedo (1924–2018), Mexican-American engineer and U.S. soldier incarcerated in Berga concentration camp during World WarII * Armando Acevedo Milan (born 1937), Mexican chess master * Art Acevedo (born 1964), Cuban-American Houston chief of police * Carlos Acévedo (born 1996), Mexican football player * Dariam Acevedo (born 1984), Puerto Rican female beach volleyball player * Domingo Acevedo (born 1994) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portugal
Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic ( pt, República Portuguesa, links=yes ), is a country whose mainland is located on the Iberian Peninsula of Southwestern Europe, and whose territory also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira. It features the westernmost point in continental Europe, and its Iberian portion is bordered to the west and south by the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and east by Spain, the sole country to have a land border with Portugal. Its two archipelagos form two autonomous regions with their own regional governments. Lisbon is the capital and largest city by population. Portugal is the oldest continuously existing nation state on the Iberian Peninsula and one of the oldest in Europe, its territory having been continuously settled, invaded and fought over since prehistoric times. It was inhabited by pre-Celtic and Celtic peoples who had contact with Phoenicians and Ancient Greek traders, it was ruled by the Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco Acevedo
Francisco Acevedo (born September 2, 1968) is an American serial killer who was convicted of strangling three women to death in New York between 1989 and 1996. Acevedo was linked to the murders in 2009 after voluntarily giving his DNA as a parole condition for drunk driving. In 2012, he was sentenced to 75 years to life imprisonment. Early life Francisco Acevedo was born in Meriden, Connecticut on September 2, 1968, one of three children to Yadira Acevedo. His parents divorced when he was 14 years old, after which he moved in with his father. According to court records, he abused alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine at the age of 12. Acevedo dropped out of high school during his freshman year and worked a series of jobs, including as a laborer, a cook at a pizzeria, a dishwasher at Testa's Silvertown Inn, and a midnight baker at Dunkin' Donuts. In the 1990s, he was living in Mount Vernon, New York. He met his wife while working at New Way Kitchen, with whom he would have two sons. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergio Acevedo
Sergio Edgardo Acevedo (born 1 May 1956) is an Argentine Justicialist Party politician, formerly a provincial governor and secretary in the national government. Life and times Born in Esquel, Chubut Province, Acevedo moved to Pico Truncado in 1958. He became a lawyer and married, having three children. He was elected mayor of Pico Truncando in 1983, serving until 1987 when he became a provincial deputy. In 1991 he returned to be mayor. From 1995 to 1999, Acevedo was a national deputy, and became vice-governor of Santa Cruz Province under then-governor Néstor Kirchner. In 2001 he was elected once again to Congress. Acevedo was appointed Secretary of Intelligence by President Eduardo Duhalde, serving from 2002 to mid-2003. He was confirmed by President Néstor Kirchner, but later resigned to take up the post of Governor of Santa Cruz Province, swapping positions with Héctor Icazuriaga. He was elected with almost 75% of the popular vote. Acevedo resigned as governor in March 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sebastián Acevedo
Sebastián Acevedo Becerra (20 January 1933 – 11 November 1983) was a Chilean worker who, in protest at the arrest of his children by the National Information Center (Chile), secret police of the Augusto Pinochet, Augusto Pinochet dictatorship, Self-immolation, self-immolated in front of the Cathedral of the Most Holy Conception, Chile, Cathedral of the Most Holy Conception, in the town of Concepción, Chile, Concepción. On 9 November 1983, Galo and María Candelaria Acevedo, two of Sebastián's children, were arrested by armed civilians who did not identify themselves. He searched for them in different precincts, suspecting that they were being held by the National Information Center (Chile), National Information Center. Two days later, on 11 November, after he was unable to establish their whereabouts, he sprayed gasoline and kerosene on his clothes at the Plaza de Armas in Concepción, Chile, Concepción as a sign of protest to pressure the authorities. When a rifleman tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymond Acevedo
Ramón Enrique Acevedo Kerkadó (born December 21, 1971 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican pop music singer, actor, and visual artist who was a member of the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo. He now lives in New York. He was a soloist when in 1985, Acevedo joined Menudo after his second audition when he was 13 years old. (Ricky Martin is three days younger than Raymond Acevedo.) In a concert in Japan, when they believed they didn't need a security deal, they were surprised when they were overcome by fans. Acevedo sang such hits as "En San Juan me Enamore", “Pañuelo Blanco Americano", and "It's You and Me All The Way", which became an international hit. Along with his fellow Menudo members, Acevedo starred in the Argentina soap opera ''Por Siempre Amigos''. The soap opera aired in 1987, and ran for 100 episodes. Acevedo left Menudo on August 2, 1988 and soon after moved to the United States. Living in New York, Acevedo worked on Off-Broadway productions in New York City a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafael Acevedo (cyclist)
Rafael Antonio Acevedo Porras (born 4 May 1957) is a Colombian former professional road cyclist. Major results ;1979 : 1st Stage 9 Vuelta a Colombia ;1980 : 4th Overall Vuelta a Colombia ::1st Stage 2 ;1981 : 1st Stages 6 & 12 Vuelta a Colombia : 9th Overall Tour de l'Avenir ;1982 : 2nd Overall Vuelta a Colombia ::1st Stage 7 : 4th Overall Tour de l'Avenir ::1st Mountains classification ;1984 : 10th Overall Vuelta a Colombia : 10th Overall Clásico RCN The Clásico RCN (Spanish for ''RCN Classic'') is an annual cycling road race that takes place over many stages through different regions of Colombia during October. It is organized by the Colombian Cycling Federation. The event is sponsored b ... ;1986 : 1st Overall Vuelta a Costa ;1988 : 1st Clásico Centenario de Armenia Grand Tour general classification results timeline References External links * 1954 births Living people Colombian male cyclists Vuelta a Colombia stage winners People from Sogamoso Cyclists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nelson Acevedo
Nelson Fernando Acevedo (born 11 July 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primera División club Unión La Calera. Career Club Acevedo began his professional career in the Argentine second division, the Primera B Nacional, with Defensa y Justicia. He made his first-team debut for the team towards the end of the 2008–09 Primera B Nacional season, with his first match coming against Platense. He played three games in total in 2008–09. In the following season he played 18 times in the league before making just one Primera B Nacional appearance in 2010–11, against Almirante Brown in a game where he was sent off, and seven in 2011–12. He featured much more in his next two seasons (2012–13 and 2013–14) as he participated in 72 league matches and scored four goals. 2013–14 proved to be Acevedo's final season with Defensa y Justicia but it ended on a high as the club finished second to gain promotion into the 2014 Argentine Primer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Acevedo
Mario Giovany Acevedo Méndez (born February 15, 1969) is a Guatemalan football forward. He played for many local clubs, most famously CSD Municipal in the Guatemala's top division. Club career Nicknamed ''El Coyote'', Acevedo played the majority of his career with Municipal but also had stints with CD Suchitepéquez, Antigua GFC, Cobán Imperial and Mexican side Venados de Yucatán. He is the second highest all-time goalscorer in the domestic league, with 170 goals to his name. After not being renewed his contract at the end of the 2008-2009 Clausura season, Acevedo was released by his club, and afterwards he announced his retirement from the sport. However, in September 2009, he signed with for Deportivo Heredia, and in February 2010, CD Suchitepéquez confirmed Acevedo was to rejoin them, only for Heredia not to allow him to leave. He then left Heredia in April 2010. International career He made his debut for Guatemala in a March 1996 friendly match against Jamaica and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
María Candelaria Acevedo
María Candelaria Acevedo Sáez (born 12 September 1958) is a Chilean politician from the Communist Party of Chile. She is the daughter of Sebastián Acevedo Sebastián Acevedo Becerra (20 January 1933 – 11 November 1983) was a Chilean worker who, in protest at the arrest of his children by the National Information Center (Chile), secret police of the Augusto Pinochet, Augusto Pinochet dictatorship ..., who set himself on fire in November 1983. See also * LVI legislative period of the Chilean Congress References External links BCN Profile Living people 1958 births Communist Party of Chile politicians 21st-century Chilean politicians 21st-century Chilean women politicians Women members of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile Deputies of the LVI Legislative Period of the National Congress of Chile Chilean human rights activists Chilean communists {{Communism-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirk Acevedo
Kirk M. Acevedo (born November 27, 1971) is an American actor. He is primarily known for his work on television for the portrayals of Miguel Alvarez in the HBO series '' Oz'', Joe Toye in '' Band of Brothers'', and FBI Agent Charlie Francis in the science-fiction series ''Fringe''. His best-known films are '' The Thin Red Line'', ''Dinner Rush'' and ''Dawn of the Planet of the Apes''. He portrayed comic book villain Ricardo Diaz / The Dragon on '' Arrow'' as the main antagonist in seasons six and the first half of season seven. Early life Acevedo's parents were born in New York City and lived in the Bronx, where both their sons, Richard and Kirk Acevedo, were born and raised. Since childhood, Acevedo has shown an interest in acting; he performed before his family in improvised shows. Acevedo was a drama major in high school. After graduating from LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Acevedo enrolled in the SUNY Purchase School of Acting (Purchase Coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Acevedo
Juan Carlos Acevedo (born May 5, 1970) is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for eight teams, over eight seasons. He pitched in the Mexican League after his MLB retirement. Biography Acevedo attended Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville, Illinois, where as a senior he had an 8–0 record in baseball. After high school, Acevedo attended Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 1992 as a 14th round amateur pick. Acevedo signed with them June 3, 1992 and debuted April 30, 1995. During his career, Acevedo served primarily as a relief pitcher, starting only 34 of his 366 games played. Known as a journeyman, Acevedo played for the Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, and Toronto Blue Jays during an eight-year career. He was a part-time closer for the Cardinals in 1998, taking over in the second hal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Acevedo (sprinter)
José Eduardo Acevedo Herrera (born March 30, 1986) is a Venezuelan athlete. Career He competed in the 200 meters race at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. He finished fifth in his heat with a time of 21.06 seconds, failing to reach the second round. Personal bests Outdoor *100 m: 10.45 s (wind: +0.0 m/s) – Tempe, Arizona, 21 March 2009 *200 m: 20.58 s NR (wind: +1.9 m/s) – Fayetteville, Arkansas, 30 May 2008 *400 m: 46.07 s – Gainesville, Florida, 17 May 2009 Indoor *60 m: 6.76 s NR – Lexington, Kentucky, 7 February 2009 *200 m: 20.99 s NR – Fayetteville, Arkansas, 14 March 2008 *400 m: 47.08 s NR – Fayetteville, Arkansas Fayetteville () is the second-largest city in Arkansas, the county seat of Washington County, and the biggest city in Northwest Arkansas. The city is on the outskirts of the Boston Mountains, deep within the Ozarks. Known as Washington until ..., 2 March 2008 Achievements References External links José Acevedo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
