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LaVon (given Name)
LaVon is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * LaVon Brazill (born 1989), American football player * LaVon Crosby (1924–2016), American politician * Lavon Heidemann (born 1958), American politician * LaVon Mercer (born 1959), American-Israeli basketball player * Lavon Volski (born 1965), Belarusian musician and writer See also *Levon (name) Levon or Lévon is an Armenian given name (in Armenian Լեւոն) equivalent to Leon. It is also a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name * King Leo (other), a series of individuals known as King Levon (in Armenian) ..., given name and surname * LaVonne (name) {{given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LaVon Brazill
LaVon Brazill (born March 15, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, and released after his second suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. College career Brazill played college football at Ohio Bobcats football, Ohio from 2007 to 2011 under head coach Frank Solich. Professional career He was selected in the sixth round with the 206th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He caught his first career reception in a Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears, on a 10-yard pass from fellow rookie Andrew Luck. Brazill caught his first touchdown, a 42-yarder against the Detroit Lions in a 35–33 win on December 2, 2012. On June 24, 2013, he was suspended for the first 4 games of the 2013 season for violating the substance policy. Brazill had his first multi-touchdown game against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 8, 2013. He recorded three catches for 53 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LaVon Crosby
LaVon K. Crosby (April 25, 1924 – July 27, 2016) was an American politician. Born in Hastings, Nebraska, Crosby graduated from St. Cecilia's High School in Hastings, Nebraska in 1941. She graduated from University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1987. In 1971, Crosby married former Nebraska Governor Robert B. Crosby. Crosby served in the Nebraska State Legislature from 1988 to 2000 and was a Republican Party (United States), Republican. Notes 1924 births 2016 deaths People from Hastings, Nebraska University of Nebraska–Lincoln alumni Women state legislators in Nebraska Republican Party Nebraska state senators 21st-century American women {{Nebraska-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lavon Heidemann
Lavon Lynn Heidemann (born October 24, 1958) is an American politician and farmer who served as the 39th lieutenant governor of Nebraska from February 13, 2013 to September 9, 2014 under Governor Dave Heineman. He is a member of the Republican Party. Biography Born in Pawnee City, Nebraska, Heidemann graduated from Elk Creek High School in 1977. He was a dairy farmer and member of the Elk Creek Public Schools Board of Education. He is also a member of the local fire district board and attends St. Peter's Lutheran Church. In 2004, Heidemann ran for a seat representing the 1st district in the Nebraska Legislature and won. In 2008, he ran unopposed, until his support for an increase in the gas tax prompted Jerry Joy to launch an ultimately unsuccessful write-in campaign. He served as chairman of the Appropriations Committee. In 2012, Heidemann ran for University of Nebraska regent in the 5th district, against Mike Jones. He won with a narrow lead. In 2013, Lieutenant Governor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LaVon Mercer
LaVon Mercer (לבן מרסר; born January 13, 1959) is an American-Israeli former basketball player. He played at the center position. As a high school senior, he averaged 37.6 points, 30.1 rebounds, and 12 blocked shots per game, and was named a ''Parade'' All-American. Playing college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs, he became the school's all-time career-leader in blocks and field-goal percentage, set its single-season shooting percentage record, and had the best SEC Tournament career field goal percentage of any SEC player. Drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 3rd round of the 1980 NBA Draft, he instead played 14 seasons in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, where he was the MVP in 1981. He obtained Israeli citizenship, and also played for the Israeli national basketball team. Early and personal life Mercer was born on January 13, 1959, in Metter, Georgia, population 4,000. Shortly after he was born his mother left him, along with his father, leaving his grand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lavon Volski
Leanid Arturavič Zejdel-Volski ( be, Леанід Арту́равіч Зэйдэль-Во́льскі; born on 14 September 1965 in Minsk), better known as Lavon Volski ( be, Ляво́н Во́льскі, ), is a Belarusian musician, writer, painter, and founder of the Belarusian rock groups Mroja, N.R.M., Zet (band), Zet, and Krambambula (band), Krambambula. Biography Lavon Volski is a Belarusian rock musician, an author of music and lyrics, poet, artist, group leader of N.R.M. and Krambambula, the owner of numerous musical awards, both personal and as a member of various collectives. Career He was a vocalist and a keyboard player of the Belarusian Rock-band Mroja. He wrote lyrics for ULIS, album Pa-nad dachami (1995) and was guitar player and the vocalist of Novaje Nieba. Now he is the rhythm guitar player and the vocalist of N.R.M., Zet (band), Zet and Krambambula (band), Krambambula. In 2008 he has also started a solo career and released a first album called "Bielaja jabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levon (name)
Levon or Lévon is an Armenian given name (in Armenian Լեւոն) equivalent to Leon. It is also a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name * King Leo (other), a series of individuals known as King Levon (in Armenian) *Levon Altonian (born 1936), Lebanese football player *Levon Ambartsumian (born 1955), Armenian classical violinist and conductor *Levon Ananyan (1946–2013), Armenian journalist and translator *Levon Aronian (born 1982), Armenian chess Grandmaster *Levon Babujian (born 1986), Armenian chess Grandmaster * Levon Chailakhyan (1928-2009), Russian physiologist, biophysicist, and embryologist of Armenian origin * Levon Chaushian (born 1946), Armenian composer, vice-president of the Armenian Composers’ Union and chairman of the Armenian Composers Assembly *Levon Chilingirian (born 1948), UK-based Armenian violinist, founder of the Chilingirian Quartet * Levon Chookaszian (born 1952), Armenian art historian and the UNESCO Chair of Armenian Art Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
