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Duran (surname)
Duran or Durán is a Spanish surname that may refer to the following people: Arts Actors * Dan Duran (broadcaster), Canadian television entertainment journalist and actor * Rafael Durán (1911–1994), Spanish actor * Tita Duran (1929–1991), Filipina film actress Artists * Carolus-Duran (Charles Auguste Émile Durand; 1837–1917), French painter * Tony Duran (photographer), American photographer * Victorina Durán (1899–1993), Spanish artist Musicians and composers * Alejo Durán (1919–1989), Colombian composer, singer and accordionist * Dolores Duran (1930–1959), Brazilian singer and composer * Domingo Marcos Durán (c.1465–1529), Spanish music theorist and choirmaster * Eddie Duran (1925–2019), American jazz guitarist * Elena Duran (born 1949), Mexican American flautist * Gustavo Durán (1906–1969), Spanish composer, soldier and diplomat * Hilario Durán (born 1953), Cuban jazz pianist * Ivan Duran, Belizean music producer and musician * Joaquín Valverde D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Surname
Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries **Spanish cuisine Other places * Spanish, Ontario, Canada * Spanish River (other), the name of several rivers * Spanish Town, Jamaica Other uses * John J. Spanish (1922–2019), American politician * "Spanish" (song), a single by Craig David, 2003 See also * * * Español (other) * Spain (other) * España (other) * Espanola (other) * Hispania, the Roman and Greek name for the Iberian Peninsula * Hispanic, the people, nations, and cultures that have a historical link to Spain * Hispanic (other) * Hispanism * Spain (other) * National and regional identity in Spain * Culture of Spain * Spanish Fort (other) Spanish Fort or Old Spanish Fort may refer to: United States * Spanish Fort, Alabama, a city * Spanish Fort (Color ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruben And The Jets
Ruben and the Jets was an American rock and roll band from Los Angeles, California. The band originated as an alias for The Mothers of Invention, Frank Zappa's band, to release '' Cruising with Ruben & the Jets'' (1968). Later, musician Rubén Guevara Jr. continued the band with his own lineup. Guevara's "Jets" recorded two albums, '' For Real!'' (1973) and '' Con Safos'' (1974). History Genesis (1967-68) During a recording session, engineer Richard Kunc and the Mothers of Invention discussed their high school days and love for doo-wop songs. Ray Collins and some of the other members of the band started singing and performing the songs, and Frank Zappa suggested that they record an album of doo-wop music. Collins later left the Mothers of Invention, and Zappa began working on a project entitled ''No Commercial Potential'', which included songs inspired by 1950s vocal groups, which were later reconstituted into a concept album called '' Cruising with Ruben & the Jets'' (196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Duran
John J. Duran is an American municipal politician and a former mayor of West Hollywood, California. Political career Duran was elected to the City Council on March 6, 2001. He succeeded outgoing City Council member Paul Koretz, who was elected to the State Assembly. He previously served on the city's Rent Stabilization Commission. Duran has a long history of involvement with the LGBT community. One of Duran's stated concerns is alcohol and drug recovery in West Hollywood. Duran secured the site for the West Hollywood Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center. Duran also initiated a series of town hall meetings on crystal methamphetamine that has served as a model for other communities impacted. Duran is advocating for the historic preservation of the Sunset Strip and the eventual creation of a Rock 'n' Roll Museum. An openly gay man, Duran is a founding board member of ANGLE (Access Now for Gay and Lesbian Equality). Duran also served as president of the board of directors of Equality C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germán García Durán
Germán García Durán is a Colombian civil and environmental engineer, graduated from the University of Los Andes in Bogota, Colombia, and the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, USA. Biography After being a consultant in Colombia and the United States and a university professor in Colombia, he twice served as Ambassador of Colombia to Kenya. During his diplomatic mission, García, who is an environmental engineer and had been General Manager of the National Institute of Renewable Natural Resources and Environment prior to his appointment, pursued global environmental policies as Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Nairobi which includes the United Nations Environment Programme, and UN-HABITAT. He was Chairman of the Group of 77 on several occasions, Vice President of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, and is currently Executive President of ''Río Urbano'', a Waterkeeper Alliance member NGO A non-governmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco Martin Duran
Francisco Martin Duran (; born September 8, 1968) is an American criminal who is mostly known for his actions of October 29, 1994, when he fired 29 rounds from an SKS rifle at the White House. Duran was later convicted of attempting to assassinate President of the United States, United States president Bill Clinton and sentenced to 40 years in prison. History Francisco Duran was born in the ''barrio'' Barelas of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The ''barrio'' is a poor, often crime-ridden neighborhood. Duran had six siblings, all born to different fathers, all moving in and out of his life. His mother was a cleaning lady and did the best she could for her children with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food stamps and any government assistance she could get. Duran was the one closest to his mother and was always a quiet, reserved, child. He graduated without anyone really knowing him or leaving an impression. The only things notable about him were that he was in Junior Reserv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florencio Durán
Florencio Durán Bernales (1893-1978) was a Chilean physician, lawyer, and politician. As member of the Radical Party of Chile he served as President of the Senate of Chile from 1941 to 1944. He ran also as pre-candidate for the Radical Party in 1942 but lost to Juan Antonio Ríos Juan Antonio Ríos Morales (; November 10, 1888 – June 27, 1946) was a Chilean political figure who served as president of Chile from 1942 to 1946, during the height of World War II. He died in office. Early life Ríos was born at the ''Hu ..., who then won the elections. References 1893 births 1978 deaths People from Rancagua Chilean people of Spanish descent Radical Party of Chile politicians Deputies of the XXXVI Legislative Period of the National Congress of Chile Deputies of the XXXVII Legislative Period of the National Congress of Chile Presidents of the Senate of Chile Candidates for President of Chile 20th-century Chilean physicians University of Chile alumni { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enric Duran
Enric Duran Giralt (born 23 April 1976, Vilanova i la Geltrú) also known as ''Robin Banks'' or the Robin Hood of the Banks is a Catalan anticapitalist activist and a founding member of the Catalan Integral Cooperative (CIC - Cooperativa Integral Catalana) and Faircoop. On September 17, 2008, he publicly announced that he had 'robbed' dozens of Spanish banks of nearly half a million euros as part of a political action to denounce what he termed the ''predatory capitalist system''. From 2006 to 2008, Duran took out 68 commercial and personal loans from a total of 39 banks with no guarantees or property as collateral. He had no intention of repaying the debts, and used the money to finance various anti-capitalist movements. In 2008, Duran released both an online article entitled "I have "robbed" 492,000 euros from those who rob us the most, in order to denounce them and build alternatives for society" (translated), anan online video each explaining what he had done and that he had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dianna Duran
Dianna Duran (born July 26, 1956) is an American politician who served as the New Mexico Secretary of State, 24th Secretary of State of New Mexico. A Republican Party (United States), Republican, she was the first member of her party in 80 years to serve in the position. On October 22, 2015, she resigned her position amid a corruption and campaign law investigation. She subsequently pleaded guilty to six of 65 fraud and embezzlement charges against her as part of an agreement reached with the Attorney General of New Mexico. Duran was sentenced to 30 days in jail and began her sentence on December 18, 2015. She was previously a New Mexico Senate, New Mexico State Senator from District 40, first elected in 1992. Family Duran began her political career as a deputy county clerk in Otero County, New Mexico, Otero County and served from 1988 to 1992 as Otero County Clerk. In 1993, she became a member of the New Mexico Senate and remained there until 2010, when she won election as Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crisanta Duran
Crisanta Duran (born August 23, 1980) is a former American politician who served as the 38th Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the Colorado State Representative for the 5th district from 2011 to 2019, which encompasses part of northwest Denver. She served as Majority Leader from 2015 to 2017. Duran is the first and only Latina elected Speaker of the House in state history. Early life Duran was born in Boulder, Colorado, and is one of three children. Duran's father worked at a tire shop before eventually becoming the president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 union. Education Duran graduated from the University of Denver in 2002, double-majoring in Spanish and public policy. Duran earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Colorado. Career Duran started her legal career as an attorney with the United Food and Commercial Workers. Colorado House of Representatives In 2010, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blanca Inés Durán Hernández
Blanca Inés Durán Hernández (born 16 June 1971), is an industrial engineer and former Mayor of Chapinero Chapinero is the 2nd locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located in the north of the city and is one of the more affluent districts of the city. This district is mostly inhabited by upper class residents. The boundaries are Calle 39 .... She is an openly lesbian politician and activist. References External links Chapinero's Government Site: Mayor's Profile 1971 births Living people Politicians from Bogotá Colombian LGBT rights activists University of Los Andes (Colombia) alumni University of Los Andes (Colombia) faculty Colombian industrial engineers Alternative Democratic Pole politicians Colombian women in politics Colombian LGBT politicians Lesbian politicians Mayors of places in Colombia Women mayors of places in Colombia LGBT mayors 21st-century LGBT people {{Colombia-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrés Durán Hareau
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Andres or Andrés may refer to: *Andres, Illinois, an unincorporated community in Will County, Illinois, US *Andres, Pas-de-Calais, a commune in Pas-de-Calais, France *Andres (name) *Hurricane Andres * "Andres" (song), a 1994 song by L7 See also * * *San Andrés (other), various places with the Spanish name of Saint Andrew *Anders (other) *Andre (other) *Andreas (other) Andreas is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Andreas (comics) (b. 1951), pen name for Andreas Martens, comic artist * Andreas (parish), a parish in the Sheading of Ayre, Isle of Man ** Andreas, Isle of Man, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José María Pasquini Durán
José María Pasquini Durán (1939 in Salta – 13 February 2010 in Buenos Aires) was an Argentine journalist, writer, teacher, political analyst, and one of the main writers of the newspaper '' Pagina 12'', that he helped to found. Trajectory In 1960, he started to work as freelance editor in union newspapers, one of them were the "CGT de los Argentinos" of Raimundo Ongaro, in which redaction was mate of Rodolfo Walsh. He was prosecretary of the redaction of Revista Panorama. He was also secretary of the redaction of the Colombian newspaper La Opinión, of Jacobo Timerman, El Periodista and Página 12, where he was politic editorialist since its foundation in 1987. During the last military dictatorship he was Latin American director of the IPS agency from Roma. Radio He directed and led news programs in TV and radio. In the 1980s, with the recovery of the democracy, LR3 Radio Belgrano put in the air renovator programs like "Stories in Study". TV He was supplier of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
