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González Farfán
Gonzalez or González may refer to: People * González (surname) Places * González, Cesar, Colombia * González Municipality, Tamaulipas, Mexico * Gonzalez, Florida, United States * González Island, Antarctica * González Anchorage, Antarctica * Juan González, Adjuntas, Puerto Rico * Pedro González, Panama Other * Ernesto Gonzalez, cartoon character in ''Bordertown'' (American TV series) * Gonzalez (band), a British band, and their 1974 album * González Byass, a Spanish winery * USS ''Gonzalez'', a U.S. Navy destroyer See also * * * * * Gonçalves, Portuguese equivalent of Gonzalez * Gonsales, Portuguese variation of Gonzalez * Gonsalves, English language variation of Gonçalves * Gonzales (other) * Justice Gonzalez (other) Justice Gonzalez may refer to: * Alberto Gonzales (born 1955), justice of the Texas Supreme Court * Raul A. Gonzalez (born 1940), justice of the Texas Supreme Court * Steven González (born 1963), associate justice of the Washi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
González (surname)
González is a Spanish language, Spanish surname, the second most common (2.16% of the population) in Spain, as well as one of the five most common surnames in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Paraguay, and Venezuela, and one of the most common surnames in the entire Spanish-speaking world. As of 2017, it is the 13th most common surname in the United States. Origin González is a Spanish name. Its origins trace back to a Visigoths, Visigothic name combining the words ''gunþo(guntho)'' (battle or war) and ''alf'' (elf); the Latinized form was Gundisalv. As the Spanish language developed, the name transformed into Gonzálo and its surname derivative González. Some believe the name to mean "war hall", as evidenced by the castle in a field of blood on its family crest and the Visigothic cultural origins of the nation of Spain. González is also taken to mean "son of Gonzalo (name), Gonzalo", "noble warrior", "soldier" or "castle guard". Common spellings include: Gonzalez (no acute accent), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonzalez (band)
Gonzalez were a British R&B and funk band. They became well known as a backing band for touring R&B, funk, and soul stars. Their eponymous album was released in 1974 and they recorded a total of six albums before disbanding in 1986. They are best known for their 1979 single success with their worldwide disco hit "Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet." History The original band was formed by Godfrey McLean and Bobby Tench from Gass in 1970 and included other members of that band. It had the line-up of Tench as vocalist and guitarist, drummer Godfrey McLean, bassist Delisle Harper, and percussionist Lennox Langton. At the end of May 1970, Tench left Gonzalez to become a member of The Jeff Beck Group and the band formed a new core membership, with saxophonists Michael "Mick" Eve, Chris Mercer, Steve Gregory, Geoffrey "Bud" Beadle, keyboardist Roy Davies, and guitarist Gordon Hunte. Later George Chandler, Glen LeFleur, Cliff Lake, and Delisle Harper were included whilst simultaneously mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonsalves
Gonsalves is an English-language variation of the Portuguese surname Goncalves, meaning 'son of Gonzalo'. People named Gonsalves include: Education * Timothy A. Gonsalves (born 1954), Indian academician and entrepreneur * Mary Emily Gonsalves (1919-2017), Pakistani Catholic nun who won the Sitara-e-Imtiaz for her services to education Entertainment * June Gonsalves (c.1927-2018), British radio broadcaster * Steve Gonsalves, star on the television series '' Ghost Hunters Academy'' * ''Tell Father Gonsalves'' (1953), short story by Indian O. V. Vijayan Music * Anthony Gonsalves (1927–2012), 1930s Indian music teacher/arranger * Anthony Gonsalves, subject of 1977 Bollywood movie '' Amar Akbar Anthony'' ** "My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves" (song) (1977), Bollywood song featured in ''Amar Akbar Anthony'' *** ''My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves'' (film) (2007), based on the song * Paul Gonsalves (1920–1974), American jazz musician * Virgil Gonsalves (1931–2008), American jazz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonsales , Spanish variation of Gonzalez
* Saint Gonsalo Garcia (1556–1597)
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Gonsales as a last name is a Portuguese variation of the Spanish surname González/Gonzales and means 'son of Gonsalo'. People with the surname * Domingo Gonsales, the pseudonym of author Francis Godwin (1562–1633) with his work ''The Man in the Moone'' * Francisco Rebolo Gonsales (1902–1980), Brazilian painter * Pablo Gonsales, past member of the band Cymande Fictional characters * Police Lt. Edgar "Blackie" Gonsales, character in ''Tension'' played by William Conrad See also * Gonçalves, Portuguese equivalent of Gonzalez ** Gonsalves, English language variation of Gonçalves * Gonzalez (other) ** Gonzales (other) Gonzales may refer to: Places * Gonzales, California, U.S. * Gonzales, Louisiana, U.S. * Gonzales, Texas, U.S. * Gonzales County, Texas Other uses * Battle of Gonzales, 1835 * Gonzales (horse) (1977 – after 1996), an American-bred Thoroughbred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portuguese Language
Portuguese ( or, in full, ) is a western Romance language of the Indo-European language family, originating in the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. It is an official language of Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and São Tomé and Príncipe, while having co-official language status in East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, and Macau. A Portuguese-speaking person or nation is referred to as " Lusophone" (). As the result of expansion during colonial times, a cultural presence of Portuguese speakers is also found around the world. Portuguese is part of the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several dialects of Vulgar Latin in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia and the County of Portugal, and has kept some Celtic phonology in its lexicon. With approximately 250 million native speakers and 24 million L2 (second language) speakers, Portuguese has approximately 274 million total speakers. It is usually listed as the sixth-most spoken language, the third-most sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonçalves
Gonçalves (; Portuguese for "son of Gonçalo") is a Portuguese surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Adílio de Oliveira Gonçalves (born 1956), Brazilian footballer * Ailton Goncalves da Silva (born 1973), Brazilian footballer * André Goncalves (explorer), 15th/16th-century Portuguese explorer of Brasil * André Goncalves (painter) (1685-1754), Portuguese Baroque painter * André Caetano Goncalves (born 1992), Swiss-Portuguese footballer * Antão Goncalves, 15th-century Portuguese explorer * Diogo Gonçalves (born 1997), Portuguese footballer * Gilberto Ribeiro Goncalves (born 1980), Brazilian footballer * Isilda Goncalves (born 1969), Portuguese race walker * João Gonçalves Zarco (1390-1471), Portuguese explorer, discovered the archipelago of Madeira * Joaquim Gonçalves (1936–2013), Portuguese Roman Catholic bishop * José Gonçalves (born 1985), Portuguese footballer * Khalid Gonçalves (born 1971), American actor * Laura Gonçalves (born 1989), Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Gonzalez
USS ''Gonzalez'' (DDG-66) is an in the United States Navy. She is named for Sergeant Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez, a Medal of Honor recipient in the Vietnam War. Service history The warship took part in Operation Allied Force, firing Tomahawk cruise missiles at Serbian targets in 1999. She also assisted a cruise ship, ''Seabourn Spirit,'' after an abortive attack by pirates off the coast of Somalia in 2005. On 1 March 2006, she rescued the crew of an Iranian ship, whose engine and rudder were broken down since 18 February. The Iranian crew were returned to Iran. She was involved in the action of 18 March 2006 with suspected pirates, along with the cruiser . The two US warships exchanged fire with the suspected pirates about off the coast of Somalia. Initial reports indicated that one suspected pirate was killed and five others wounded. On 17 July 2006, CNN reported that ''Gonzalez'' would be deployed to help in evacuation efforts of American citizens from Lebanon in the midst of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
González Byass
González Byass is one of Spain's most well-known sherry bodegas. Its origins can be traced to 1835 when it was founded by Manuel María González Angel, who was subsequently joined by his English agent, Robert Blake Byass. The business was further expanded by the second generation of the González family, amongst them Manuel Críspulo González y Soto. The González family assumed sole control of the business in 1988. The firm produces the fino sherry Tío Pepe. Not only was the González family at the forefront of sherry winemaking, they have also participated in the introduction of the polo game in Spain, the first grass tennis court, the installation of the first electric lighting and running water in the plant, the first train project in Spain as well as numerous other industrial and cultural innovations. In 1862, when Queen Isabel II visited the firm, the construction of a new bodega called La Concha was commissioned from the engineer Gustav Eiffel. In 1963 they constru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bordertown (American TV Series)
''Bordertown'' is an American adult animated sitcom. The series follows two families living in a Southwest desert town on the United States–Mexico border. ''Bordertown'' is a joint production by Bento Box Entertainment, Fuzzy Door Productions, 20th Century Fox Television, Hentemann Films and syndicated by 20th Television. On May 12, 2016, the series was canceled after one season. Plot ''Bordertown'' takes place in the fictitious town of Mexifornia (which is on the border of California and Mexico). Mexifornia is based on the town of Calexico, California, sharing a similar location and dynamic as Mexifornia. The two main characters are Bud Buckwald and Ernesto Gonzalez. Bud is a border agent living at 25200 Cedar Road with his wife, Janice Buckwald, and their three children, Sanford, Becky and Gert. Living next door to him is Ernesto Gonzalez, an ambitious immigrant and family man, who has been in the country less than 10 years and is happy to be with his family in the United S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
González, Cesar
González () is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Cesar Cesar, César or Cèsar may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * ''César'' (film), a 1936 film directed by Marcel Pagnol * ''César'' (play), a play by Marcel Pagnolt * César Award, a French film award Places * Cesar, Portugal * Ces .... References External links Government of Cesar: González Municipalities of Cesar Department {{Cesar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro González, Panama
Pedro González is one of the Pearl Islands of Panama. It is a corregimiento in Balboa District, Panamá Province with a population of 263 as of 2010, mostly in the village of Pedro de Cocal. Its population as of 1990 was 440; its population as of 2000 was 247. It is served by Fernando Eleta Airport Fernando Eleta Airport is an airport serving the village of Pedro de Cocal on Isla Pedro Gonzalez, one of the Pearl Islands of Panama. See also * * *Transport in Panama *List of airports in Panama This is a list of airports in Panama, sorted b .... References Corregimientos of Panamá Province {{PanamáPA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan González, Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Juan González is a rural barrio in the municipality of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. History Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain in the aftermath of the Spanish–American War under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 and became an unincorporated territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico finding that the combined population of Portugués barrio and Juan González barrio was 1,235. See also * List of communities in Puerto Rico In Puerto Rico, there are 78 municipalities and 902 municipio subdivisions made up of 827 barrios and 75 barrios-pueblo. There are also a number of subbarrios and communities. The following is a list of the 902 barrios, some of the subbarrios, i ... References External links * Barrios of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico {{AdjuntasPR-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
