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Backes
Backes (pronounced ''Backs'' or ''BACK-uhs'') is a German surname. Notable people with the name include: * Constanze Backes, German soprano in opera and concert * David Backes (born 1984), American ice hockey player * David Backes (author) (born 1957), American author and professor * Fernand Backes (born 1930), Luxembourgish boxer * Joan Backes, American artist * Ron Backes (born 1963), American shot putter * Scott Backes, American mountaineer * Yuriko Backes (born 1970), Luxembourgish diplomat and politician See also * Backes & Strauss, English company that designs and produces high-end luxury timepieces and jewellery * Back (other) The back is the large posterior area of the human body, rising from the top of the buttocks to the back of the neck and the shoulders. Back may also refer to: People * Adam Back (born 1970), British cryptographer * Charles Back, South African ... * Bakes, surname {{surname, Backes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Language
German ( ) is a West Germanic languages, West Germanic language mainly spoken in Central Europe. It is the most widely spoken and Official language, official or co-official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the Italy, Italian province of South Tyrol. It is also a co-official language of Luxembourg and German-speaking Community of Belgium, Belgium, as well as a national language in Namibia. Outside Germany, it is also spoken by German communities in France (Bas-Rhin), Czech Republic (North Bohemia), Poland (Upper Silesia), Slovakia (Bratislava Region), and Hungary (Sopron). German is most similar to other languages within the West Germanic language branch, including Afrikaans, Dutch language, Dutch, English language, English, the Frisian languages, Low German, Luxembourgish, Scots language, Scots, and Yiddish. It also contains close similarities in vocabulary to some languages in the North Germanic languages, North Germanic group, such as Danish lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constanze Backes
Constanze Backes is a classically trained German soprano in opera and concert. She has toured throughout Europe and performed in many classical genres but over the last few years has focused primarily on Early music. In addition she teaches children music technique and has translated musical works. Career Constanze Backes was born in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She began her music studies at the Folkwang-Hochschule in Essen. Later, she studied privately with Jessica Cash in London and Hea-Soon Park. In 1993, performing with John Eliot Gardiner, Backes appeared as Barbarina in Mozart's ''Le nozze di Figaro'' at the Théâtre du Châtelet of Paris, at the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and recorded it for Deutsche Grammophon Archiv. She recorded with Gardiner also for Deutsche Grammophon Valetto in Monteverdi's ''L'incoronazione di Poppea'' and Papagena in Mozart's ''Zauberflöte''. Backes won the 1996 Lady-Nixon-Förderpreis for young singers and joined the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Backes
David Anthony Backes (born May 1, 1984) is an American former professional ice hockey forward. He played for fifteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks. Backes was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but grew up in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota. After two seasons of junior hockey with the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League, Backes was selected 62nd overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Following his draft, he joined the Minnesota State Mavericks men's hockey team of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, spending three seasons in the college hockey ranks. Forgoing his senior year with the Mavericks, he turned professional with the Blues, joining their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen. Midway through the 2006–07 season, Backes was called up to the NHL and secured a roster spot with the Blues. Following his fifth season with St. Louis, he wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Backes (author)
David Backes (born May 14, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American author and professor, best known for writing a biography of Sigurd F. Olson. The book, entitled ''A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Olson'', won the Small Press Book Award for 1998, and received a positive review in ''The New York Times''. Backes was a professor in the Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies department of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UW–Milwaukee, UWM, or Milwaukee) is a public urban research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is the largest university in the Milwaukee metropolitan area and a member of the University of Wiscons ... until his retirement in 2015. Works * ''A Private Wilderness: The Journals of Sigurd F. Olson'' * ''Spirit of the North: The Quotable Sigurd F. Olson'' * ''The Meaning of Wilderness: Essential Articles and Speeches of Sigurd F. Olson''. * ''Canoe Country: An Embattled Wilderness'' * ''The Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernand Backes
Fernand Backes (born January 30, 1930, in Differdange) was a boxer from Luxembourg. Backes was member of the Luxembourgish Olympic team at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki Helsinki ( or ; ; sv, Helsingfors, ) is the Capital city, capital, primate city, primate, and List of cities and towns in Finland, most populous city of Finland. Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, it is the seat of the region of U .... After a bye in the first round of the light-welterweight division, he was eliminated in the second round by Belgian Jean-Louis Paternotte. In 2008 he was promoted to the rank of Chevalier in the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. References External linksAssociation Luxembourgeoise des Olympiens [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joan Backes
Joan Backes (born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American artist. Backes is known for her paintings which record different species of tree bark and for her installations, most recently her house series. Her work addresses issues of nature in contemporary society. Early life Backes received her MFA in Painting from Northwestern University, Department of Art Theory and Practice where she worked with Ed Paschke and William Conger. She received an MA in Painting at the University of Missouri. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. Career Since 2000 her paintings have focused on trees and on the effects of overdevelopment. Her installations focus on the house as image and symbol, and often incorporate site-specific materials. Backes' Carpet of Leaves often use over 1000 leaves in each installation, bringing the outside in to the gallery or museum. Public collections currently holding Backes' work include the Newport Art Museum in Newport, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Backes
Ron Backes (born 19 February 1963 in St. Cloud, Minnesota) is an American retired shot put The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the ''shot''—as far as possible. The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival in 1896, and women's ...ter. His personal best throw was 21.02 metres, achieved in May 1988 in San Jose. Achievements References * 1963 births Living people American male shot putters Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics Olympic track and field athletes of the United States Sportspeople from St. Cloud, Minnesota Universiade medalists in athletics (track and field) Universiade bronze medalists for the United States Medalists at the 1987 Summer Universiade 20th-century American people Competitors at the 1985 Summer Universiade {{US-shotput-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Backes
Scott Backes is an American mountaineer. Backes has been called "one of the leading alpine mountain climbers in the United States." He was born in 1957 and has lived most of his life in Minnesota. Backes started climbing in 1975. He climbs in the Alpine style, light and fast. Through the years Backes has done many extreme climbs including first ascents in the Alps, Patagonia, the Bolivian Andes, and the Alaska Range. His climbing partners include many notable mountaineers, such as Mark Twight, Steve House, Barry Blanchard, and Michael Kennedy. Mountaineering accomplishments *"Deprivation" on Mount Hunter in the Alaska Range. This was a 72-hour blitz of a route than halved the previous fastest time. Mark Twight was his climbing partner. *"M16" Howse Peak East Face. Scott Backes, Barry Blanchard, and Steve House completed an "outstanding winter route" in the Canadian Rockies. *"Fuck Em, They're all Posers Anyway" in Bolivia on Pico del Norte. On this route, Scott Backes and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuriko Backes
Yuriko Nadia Backes (born 22 December 1970) is a Luxembourgish diplomat and politician who has served as Minister for Finances since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she has led the nation's financial sector through the economic crisis caused by the inflation surge and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Prior to her appointment as minister, she held several key diplomatic positions, and was the diplomatic adviser to prime ministers Jean-Claude Juncker and Xavier Bettel. Early life and education Yuriko Nadia Backes was born on 22 December 1970 in Kobe, Japan. Her parents were Luxembourgish expatriates who lived in Japan. After briefly living in Germany, the family returned to Japan, residing in the Tokyo area for eleven years. Backes attended the Canadian Academy International School in Kobe, graduating in 1989 with an International Baccalaureate diploma. She continued her studies in London, graduating from the London School of Economics with a bachelor's degree in intern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Backes & Strauss
Backes & Strauss is an English company that designs and produces high-end timepieces and jewellery. Founded in 1789 in Hanau, Germany, it is the oldest diamond company in the world.Backes & Strauss Company History The company's London office was established in 1814, and the company hallmark was registered at in London in 1878. In November 2006, Backes & Strauss entered into a strategic partnership with the Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller Group, launching its flagship collections of |
Back (other)
The back is the large posterior area of the human body, rising from the top of the buttocks to the back of the neck and the shoulders. Back may also refer to: People * Adam Back (born 1970), British cryptographer * Charles Back, South African winemaker * Chris Back (born 1950), Australian politician * Ernst Emil Alexander Back (1881–1959), German physicist * Frédéric Back (born 1924), Canadian animator * George Back (1796–1878), British naval officer and explorer * Les Back (born 1962), English sociology professor and author * Natasja Crone Back (born 1971), Danish journalist * Neil Back (born 1969), English rugby player * Ralph-Johan Back, Finnish computer scientist * Rico Back (born 1954), Swiss-domiciled German businessman * Sven-Erik Bäck (1919–1984), Swedish composer * William Back (1856–1911), Australian cricketer Places * Back (crater), lunar crater * Back, Lewis, a village on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland * Back Bay (other), several places * Back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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