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Grau (surname)
Grau (; ) is a common surname used in Catalan and German, meaning respectively " grade", coming from the Latin word ''gradus'', or " gray". People * Agustí Grau (1893–1964), Spanish (Catalan) composer * Albin Grau (1884–1971), German artist, architect and occultist * Alexander Grau (born 1973), German racing driver * Benjamin Grau (born 1945), Spanish (Catalan) former motorcycle racer * Dieter Grau (1913–2014), German rocket scientist * Doris Grau (1924–1995), American actress, script supervisor and voice actress * Emili Prats Grau (born 1946) Andorran politician * Emilio Grau Sala (1911–1975), Spanish (Catalan) artist * Enrique Grau (1920–2004), Colombian artist * Eulàlia Grau (born 1946), Spanish (Catalan) artist * Francisco Grau (1947–2019), Spanish musician * Fritz Grau (1894–?), German athlete * Hugo Grau (1899–1984), German biologist * Jacinto Grau (1877–1958), Spanish playwright * Jeff Grau (born 1979), American former football player * Joan C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catalan Language
Catalan (; autonym: , ), known in the Valencian Community and Carche as ''Valencian'' (autonym: ), is a Western Romance language. It is the official language of Andorra, and an official language of three autonomous communities in eastern Spain: Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and the Balearic Islands. It also has semi-official status in the Italian comune of Alghero. It is also spoken in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of France and in two further areas in eastern Spain: the eastern strip of Aragon and the Carche area in the Region of Murcia. The Catalan-speaking territories are often called the or "Catalan Countries". The language evolved from Vulgar Latin in the Middle Ages around the eastern Pyrenees. Nineteenth-century Spain saw a Catalan literary revival, culminating in the early 1900s. Etymology and pronunciation The word ''Catalan'' is derived from the territorial name of Catalonia, itself of disputed etymology. The main theory suggests that (Latin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fritz Grau
Fritz Grau (8 November 1894 – 5 July 1945) was a German bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships (two-man: 1933, four-man: 1930). Grau was seriously injured, along with teammates Albert Brehme and Helmut Hopnaann, shortly before the 1932 Winter Olympics. He also finished sixth in the two-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. References Bobsleigh two-man world championship medalists since 1931 *Wallechinsky, David (1984). "Bobsled: Two-man". In ''The Complete Book of the Olympics: 1896-1980''. New York: Penguin Books. p. 558. '' |
Polita Grau
Polita Grau (born Maria Leopoldina Grau-Alsina 19 November 1915–22 March 2000) was the First Lady of Cuba, a Cuban political prisoner, and the "godmother" of Operation Peter Pan, also known as Operación Pedro Pan, a program to help children leave Cuba. Operation Peter Pan involved the Roman Catholic Church and Monsignor Bryan O. Walsh from 1960 to 1962, which were involved in encouraging Cuban parents to send their children to live with U.S families to rescue them from Communism. Early life Polita Grau was the daughter of Paulina Alsina and Fransisco Grau San Martin, who died on November 30, 1930. Her siblings were Paulina Grau-Alsina, Francisco Grau-Alsina (a Senator of Cuba), and Ramon Grau-Alsina (a Representative of Cuba). Polita Grau's uncle, Dr. Ramón Grau San Martin was Cuba's president from 1933 to 1934. Her uncle gave Polita the ceremonial title of the "First Lady" during his presidential term. Ramón Grau San Martín was elected as president of Cuba for his secon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Grau
Oliver Grau (born 24 October 1965) is a German art historian and media theoretician with a focus on image science, modernity and media art as well as culture of the 19th century and Italian art of the Renaissance. Main Areas of Research are: Digital Art, Media Art History, immersion, digital humanities, documentation and conservation strategies of born-digital media art. Works Oliver Grau was appointed in 2005 Chair Professor at the Center for Image Science at the Danube University Krems. He was invited to more than 350 lectures and keynotes and has conducted international lecture tours, received numerous awards, and produced international publications in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Serbian, Macedonian, Slovenian, Korean, Chinese. After studying in Hamburg, Siena, and London, earning a master's degree under Martin Warnke, among others, and a doctorate in Berlin under Horst Bredekamp and Friedrich Kittler, Grau taught and conducted research at the Humboldt University in Berlin, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olga Grau
Olga Ida Magdalena Grau Duhart (born September 21, 1945) is a contemporary Chilean writer, full professor, and philosopher, a specialist in gender, sexuality, philosophy, education, and literature. Early life and education Olga Ida Magdalena Grau Duhart was born in Santiago, Chile, September 21, 1945. She has a Diploma in childhood studies from Montclair State University, in Montclair, New Jersey, U.S., and a Doctorate in Literature with a specialization in Chilean and Hispanic literature from the University of Chile. Career and research Grau was awarded a FONDECYT project in 1993, for "Discurso, Género y Poder: Un Análisis de Discursos Públicos Oficiales en Chile (1978-1993)" (Discourse, Gender and Power: An Analysis of Official Public Discourses in Chile (1978-1993)) and in 1995, for "El Relato Mítico de la Quintrala en el Imaginario Cultural" (The Mythical Story of the Quintrala in the Cultural Imaginary). In 2010, she was awarded another FONDECYT project entitled: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel Grau Seminario
Miguel María Grau Seminario (27 July 1834 – 8 October 1879) was the most renowned Peruvian naval officer and hero of the naval battle of Angamos during the War of the Pacific (1879–1884). He was known as ''el Caballero de los Mares'' (Spanish for "Gentleman of the Seas") for his kind and chivalrous treatment of defeated enemies and is esteemed by both Peruvians and Chileans. He is an iconic figure for the Peruvian Navy, and one of the most famous merchant marine and naval military leaders of the Americas. Early life Miguel Grau was born in Paita on 27 July 1834 in the house of Dr. Alexander Diamont Newel with the assistance of the midwife Tadea Castillo, also known as "The Morito," both prominent figures in Paita. His father was Juan Manuel Grau y Berrío, a Colombian who came to Peru with Bolivar in the fight for independence from Spain. Later, Juan bought property in Paita and worked at the Customs Office. His mother, Luisa Seminario y del Castillo, motivated Grau to lov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Grau
Martin Christian Grau (born 26 March 1992) is a German track and field athlete who specialises in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He holds a personal best of 8:24.29 minutes for the event, set in 2014. He was the gold medallist at the 2015 Summer Universiade. Career Born in Höchstadt, Grau joined the local athletics club LSC Höchstadt/Aisch. His twin brother, Bastian Grau, also took up distance running. His international debut came at the age of eighteen, when he finished eleventh at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics.Martin Grau Honours IAAF. Retrieved on 2015-07-15. He had his first international success at the |
Lorenzo Batlle Y Grau
Lorenzo Cristóbal Manuel Batlle y Grau (August 10, 1810 in Montevideo – May 8, 1887 in Montevideo) was the president of Uruguay from 1868 to 1872. Family background and early career He was the son of a wealthy merchant loyal to the Spanish crown. Lorenzo Batlle's son José Batlle y Ordóñez, nephew Luis Batlle Berres and grand-nephew Jorge Batlle Ibáñez would also serve as presidents of Uruguay. Lorenzo Batlle was a military officer and one of the distinguished members of the Colorado Party. He served as Minister of War three times (1847-1851, 1853-1854 and 1865-1868). :es:Lorenzo Batlle He was Minister of Finance from 1856 to 1857. In March 1868 interim President Pedro Varela stepped down from the Presidency. President of Uruguay He was elected President of Uruguay, serving from 1868 to 1872. His presidency failed because of a pre-existing monetary crisis. His attempts to control the country failed and, as a result, a civil war and military uprising erupted, culmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lester W
Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Notable people and characters with the name include: People Given name * Lester Bangs (1948–1982), American music critic * Lester W. Bentley (1908–1972), American artist from Wisconsin * Lester Bird (1938–2021), second prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda (1994–2004) * Lester Cotton (born 1996), American football player * Lester del Rey (1915–1993), American science fiction author and editor * Lester Flatt (1914–1979), American bluegrass musician * Lester Gillis (1908–1934), better known as Baby Face Nelson, American gangster * Lester Holt (born 1959), American television journalist * Lester Charles King (1907–1989), English geomorphologist * Lester Lanin (1907–2004), American jazz and pop music bandleader * Lester Lockett (1912–2005), American Negro League baseball player * Lester Maddox (1915–2003), governor and lieutenant governor of the U.S. state of Georgia * Lester Patrick (1883–1960), Cana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Sanchis Grau
José Sanchis Grau (19 June 1932 – 2 August 2011) was a Spanish comic book writer. He also worked for Editorial Bruguera and Spanish children comics in general. He was the creator of strips like '' Pumby'' (1954) and '' Robín Robot'' (1972). Biography Early years Sanchis was born in Valencia. He started drawing for money when he was 16 years old, in 1948, and later for the magazine '' Jaimito'', with his first recurring character, '' El soldadito Pepe''. Despite being accidentally wounded by gunfire in 1950, he continued to draw for the editorial for the magazine "Cubilete" and the press of Valencia, giving life to series of minor significance, such as ''El Machote'', ''El Recluta Policarpo'', ''Pandolfito Cebollínez'', ''Gaspar'', etc. Maturity In 1954, on the number 260 of the magazine ''Jaimito'', appeared his most prominent character, the cat Pumby, in whose series the author gave free rein to his fantasy, quickly connecting with young audiences. Prove of this is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jorge Grau
Jorge Grau (born Jorge Grau Solá, 27 October 1930 – 26 December 2018) was a Spanish director, scriptwriter, playwright and painter. His 1965 film '' Acteón'' was entered into the 4th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1973, he directed '' Ceremonia sangrienta'' (a.k.a. ''Legend of Blood Castle'' and ''The Female Butcher''), starring Ewa Aulin. In 1974, he directed the cult zombie film ''The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue'' (a.k.a. ''Let Sleeping Corpses Lie'', a.k.a. ''Don't Open the Window''.) Grau died on 27 December 2018. Selected filmography * '' Acteón'' (1965) * '' Ceremonia sangrienta'' (1973) a.k.a. ''Legend of Blood Castle'', a.k.a. ''The Female Butcher'' * '' Violent Blood Bath'' (1973) a.k.a. ''Penalty of Death'' * ''Let Sleeping Corpses Lie ''Let Sleeping Corpses Lie'' is a career-spanning five-disc box set of the band White Zombie. It is named after the 1974 Italian horror film of the same name. Contents The set contains a remaster of every ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joan Carretero
Joan Carretero i Grau (; born 1955 in Tremp, Pallars Jussà) is a Spanish physician and politician. After having been mayor of Puigcerdà, he became a counsellor in the Catalan Government. Education and Professional background Joan Carretero received his degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1978 from the UB. He also has a diploma in Health from the Escola Nacional de Salut in Lleida and a master's degree in Public Health from the University of Barcelona. He has worked as doctor in Barbens (Pla d'Urgell), and currently works in Puigcerdà. Civic background He has been a member of the Association of Parents of Students of Vedruna School in Puigcerdà and president of '' Club de Futbol Puigcerdà'' (Puigcerdà Football Club). Joan Carretero is associated with FC Barcelona. Political background Joan Carretero joined the ERC in 1990. He was expelled from the ERC on 27 April 2009 because of his vocal criticism regarding the direction of the party. On 3 October 2009 he created a ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
