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Couto Pereira
Couto may refer to: Surname Couto is a common surname in the Galician language, Galician and Portuguese language, namely in Portugal, Galicia (Spain), Galicia and Brazil. Its meaning is game reservation or feudal land. Sometimes a diminutive form occurs, . It is a name associated with a great number of different people: *André Couto, (born 1976) Portuguese/Macanese racing driver *Eric Couto, Executive Director of Wisconsin Progress (c. 1978-Present), founding member of Meat Knights *Fernando Couto, (born 1969) Portuguese football player *Deko, Grant Andrew DeCouto, (born 1995), American producer *Mia Couto, (born 1955) Mozambique, Mozambican writer *Maria Aurora Couto, Goan Catholic writer, historian and educationalist *Maria do Couto Maia-Lopes, (1890-2005) longest-lived person to be documented in Portugal *Carlos Viegas Gago Coutinho, Gago Coutinho, (1869-1959) Portuguese aviation pioneer *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, 1st Count of Marialva (c. 1385-1450), Marshal of Portugal *Vasco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surname
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, as the forename, or at the end; the number of surnames given to an individual also varies. As the surname indicates genetic inheritance, all members of a family unit may have identical surnames or there may be variations; for example, a woman might marry and have a child, but later remarry and have another child by a different father, and as such both children could have different surnames. It is common to see two or more words in a surname, such as in compound surnames. Compound surnames can be composed of separate names, such as in traditional Spanish culture, they can be hyphenated together, or may contain prefixes. Using names has been documented in even the oldest historical records. Examples of surnames are documented in the 11th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, Captain Of Espírito Santo
Vasco Fernandes Coutinho (1490–1561) was a Portuguese fidalgo and the first donatary of the Captaincy of Espírito Santo, a colonial territory in what is now Brazil. Biography Vasco Fernandes Coutinho was born in Portugal. He was later amongst the first 12 volunteers from Portugal to come to the newly discovered land of Brazil. He was presented the area which became Espírito Santo and administered the colony for 25 years, despite being a military man by trade. He founded both the first capital of Espírito Santo (today known as Vila Velha Vila Velha (; Portuguese for "Old Village") is a coastal city in Espírito Santo, Brazil. It lies across from Vitória, the state capital. Its population was 501,325 (2020) and its area is 210.23 km². Location Vila Velha forms part of th ..., "Old Town") and the current capital Vitória. During his administration Espírito Santo's first two churches – São João and Rosário, both in Vila Velha – were founded in 1551. Both a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gomesende
Gomesende is a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Terra de Celanova Terra de Celanova is a comarca in the Galician Ourense. The overall population of this local region is 17,497 (2019). Municipalities A Bola, Cartelle, Celanova, Gomesende, A Merca, Padrenda, Pontedeva, Quintela de Leirado, Ramirás and Verea .... References Municipalities in the Province of Ourense {{galicia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfoz
Alfoz () is a municipality in the Spanish Galician province of Lugo. It is in the region of A Mariña Central. It borders the municipalities of Foz, Mondoñedo, Abadín and O Valadouro. The population in 2008 was 2,133 people according to the municipal register of inhabitants. Alfoz is the antipodes of the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Parishes * Adelán (Santiago) * Bacoi (Santa María) * Carballido (San Sebastián) * O Castro de Ouro (San Salvador) * Lagoa (San Vicente) Celebrities * Juan Carlos Mandía ''Juan'' is a given name, the Spanish and Manx versions of ''John''. It is very common in Spain and in other Spanish-speaking communities around the world and in the Philippines, and also (pronounced differently) in the Isle of Man. In Spanish, t ... * Paula Lorenzo Geada * Hipólito Geada Pena External links *The Mindoniensis-Ferrolensis Province in the 21st Century (Alternatives: The Britonia Province)( ( 2009-10-24) Municipalities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Couto De Riba
Couto may refer to: Surname Couto is a common surname in the Galician and Portuguese language, namely in Portugal, Galicia and Brazil. Its meaning is game reservation or feudal land. Sometimes a diminutive form occurs, . It is a name associated with a great number of different people: *André Couto, (born 1976) Portuguese/Macanese racing driver * Eric Couto, Executive Director of Wisconsin Progress (c. 1978-Present), founding member of Meat Knights * Fernando Couto, (born 1969) Portuguese football player * Grant Andrew DeCouto, (born 1995), American producer * Mia Couto, (born 1955) Mozambican writer *Maria Aurora Couto, Goan Catholic writer, historian and educationalist * Maria do Couto Maia-Lopes, (1890-2005) longest-lived person to be documented in Portugal *Gago Coutinho, (1869-1959) Portuguese aviation pioneer *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, 1st Count of Marialva (c. 1385-1450), Marshal of Portugal *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, captain of Espírito Santo (1490-1561), founder of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abegondo
Abegondo is a municipality of Spain in the Province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia. It has an area of 83.72 km² (32.32 mi²), a population of 5,732 (2004 estimate) and a population density of 68.47 people/km² (177.35 people/mi²). It is part of the semi-coast region between the municipality of Cambre and the historic town of Betanzos. Parroquias Cidade Deportiva de Abegondo In the municipality there is located the Cidade Deportiva de Abegondo (also known as "El Mundo del Futbol", which is Spanish for "Football World"), that serves as the home stadium for Deportivo Fabril Real Club Deportivo Fabril, previously known as ''Deportivo B'', is the reserve team of Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña, it is based in A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia. It currently plays in Tercera División RFEF – Group 1 ... and Deportivo de La Coruña Femenino. It is also the training ground of the men's club Deportivo de La Coruña. It was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viseu
Viseu () is a city and municipality in the Centro Region of Portugal and the capital of the district of the same name, with a population of 100,000 inhabitants, and center of the Viseu Dão Lafões intermunipical community, with 267,633 inhabitants. Settled during the period of the early Iberian Castro culture, the territory of Viseu was populated by a series of cultures including the Romans, Suebs, Visigoths and Moors. During the Roman occupation of Iberia, Viriathus, rebel leader of the Lusitanians, is assumed to have lived for a time in the vicinity. During the Middle Ages, the city often served as seat for Visigothic nobles (such as King Roderic), and is considered one of the probable birthplaces of Afonso Henriques, first King of Portugal. Viseu is a regional economic hub with a strong wine industry and is the seat of international conglomerate Visabeira. The city is also a cultural center, home to the nationally acclaimed Grão Vasco Museum, seat of the Roman Catholic Dio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Couto De Baixo
Couto may refer to: Surname Couto is a common surname in the Galician and Portuguese language, namely in Portugal, Galicia and Brazil. Its meaning is game reservation or feudal land. Sometimes a diminutive form occurs, . It is a name associated with a great number of different people: *André Couto, (born 1976) Portuguese/Macanese racing driver * Eric Couto, Executive Director of Wisconsin Progress (c. 1978-Present), founding member of Meat Knights * Fernando Couto, (born 1969) Portuguese football player * Grant Andrew DeCouto, (born 1995), American producer * Mia Couto, (born 1955) Mozambican writer *Maria Aurora Couto, Goan Catholic writer, historian and educationalist * Maria do Couto Maia-Lopes, (1890-2005) longest-lived person to be documented in Portugal *Gago Coutinho, (1869-1959) Portuguese aviation pioneer *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, 1st Count of Marialva (c. 1385-1450), Marshal of Portugal *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, captain of Espírito Santo (1490-1561), founder of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Couto (Barcelos)
Couto may refer to: Surname Couto is a common surname in the Galician and Portuguese language, namely in Portugal, Galicia and Brazil. Its meaning is game reservation or feudal land. Sometimes a diminutive form occurs, . It is a name associated with a great number of different people: *André Couto, (born 1976) Portuguese/Macanese racing driver * Eric Couto, Executive Director of Wisconsin Progress (c. 1978-Present), founding member of Meat Knights * Fernando Couto, (born 1969) Portuguese football player * Grant Andrew DeCouto, (born 1995), American producer * Mia Couto, (born 1955) Mozambican writer *Maria Aurora Couto, Goan Catholic writer, historian and educationalist * Maria do Couto Maia-Lopes, (1890-2005) longest-lived person to be documented in Portugal *Gago Coutinho, (1869-1959) Portuguese aviation pioneer *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, 1st Count of Marialva (c. 1385-1450), Marshal of Portugal *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, captain of Espírito Santo (1490-1561), founder of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sever Do Vouga
Sever do Vouga () is a town and a municipality in the District of Aveiro in Portugal The population in 2011 was 12,356, in an area of 129.88 km2. It had 11,734 eligible voters (2013). The municipality is a center of metalworking industry. The municipality is included in the Região de Aveiro. The present Mayor is António José Martins Coutinho, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is the September 21. Demographics Parishes Administratively, the municipality is divided into 7 civil parishes (''freguesias''): * Cedrim e Paradela * Couto de Esteves * Pessegueiro do Vouga * Rocas do Vouga * Sever do Vouga * Silva Escura e Dornelas * Talhadas Famous people *Martin Silva (born 1952 in Sever do Vouga) politician and radio personality in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. *Luísa Beirão Luísa Beirão (born 29 August 1977 in Sever do Vouga) is a Portuguese model. She was a spokesmodel of Nivea and Coca-Cola in Portugal. Private life Luísa married Portugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Couto De Esteves
Couto de Esteves is a ''freguesia'' in Sever do Vouga, Aveiro District Aveiro District ( pt, Distrito de Aveiro, or ) is located in the central coastal region of Portugal. The capital of the district is the city of Aveiro, which also serves as the seat of Aveiro Municipality. Aveiro District is bordered by the Po ..., Portugal. The population in 2011 was 890, in an area of 16.42 km2. The '' Dólmen da Arca da Cerqueira'' is located in the ''freguesia''. References Freguesias of Sever do Vouga {{Aveiro-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Comba Dão
Santa Comba Dão () is a city and a municipality in the Viseu District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 11,597, in an area of 111.95 km2. The city proper has a population of 3,300. The present mayor is Leonel Gouveia, elected in 2013 by Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is Ascension Day. António de Oliveira Salazar, the leader of Portugal from 1932 to 1968 and founder of the '' Estado Novo'', was born in Vimieiro, Santa Comba Dão on 28 April 1889 to a rural family of modest income. The town's station was formerly a terminus of the Dão line to/from Viseu. This narrow gauge railway opened in 1890 and was closed to passengers in 1988. Santa Comba Dão was granted city status in 1999. In mid-2000s, a serial killer murdered three young women in the municipality. Parishes Administratively, the municipality is divided into 6 civil parishes (''freguesias''): * Ovoa e Vimieiro * Pinheiro de Ázere * Santa Comba Dão e Couto do Mosteiro * São Joaninho * São João d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
