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Massa Is A Stingy Man
Massa may refer to: Places *Massa, Tuscany, the administrative seat of the Italian province of Massa-Carrara. * Massa (river), river in Switzerland * Massa (Tanzanian ward), administrative ward in the Mpwapwa district of the Dodoma Region of Tanzania * Massa, Libya, a town in Libya * Massa, Morocco, a town in Morocco * Massah (מסה), place where the Israelites quarreled with God, according to the Torah * Province of Massa and Carrara, province in the Tuscany region of Italy * Souss-Massa, one of the twelve regions of Morocco * Duchy of Massa and Carrara, controlled the towns of Massa di Carrara and Carrara * Roman Catholic Diocese of Massa Marittima-Piombino was before 1978 called diocese of Massa Marittima * Peyrusse-Massas, commune in the Gers department in southwestern France * Castillon-Massas, commune in the Gers department in southwestern France * Souss-Massa National Park, national park on the Atlantic coast of Morocco * Hôtel de Massa, in the 14th arrondissement o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massa, Tuscany
Massa (; ) is a town and ''comune'' in Tuscany, central Italy, the administrative centre of the province of Massa and Carrara. It is located in the Frigido River Valley, near the Alpi Apuane, from the Tyrrhenian Sea. History Massa is mentioned for the first time in the Tabula Peutingeriana, a 2nd-4th century AD itinerary, with the name ''ad Tabernas frigidas'', referring perhaps to a stage on the Via Aemilia Scauri consular road from Pisa to Luni, Italy, Luni. From the 15th to the 19th century, Massa was the capital of the independent Principate (later Duchy) of Duchy of Massa and Carrara, Massa and Carrara, ruled by the Malaspina family, Malaspina and Cybo-Malaspina families. Massa is the first recorded town in Europe in which the magnetic needle compass was used in mines to map them and determine the extent of various mine owners' properties. In 1829 the states were inherited by Francis IV, Duke of Modena. In 1859, during the unification of Italy process, it joined the King ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massa Fermana
Massa Fermana is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Fermo in the Italian region Marche, located about south of Ancona and about northwest of Ascoli Piceno. The parish church of Santi Lorenzo, Silvestro, e Ruffino houses the Massa Fermana Altarpiece (1468) by Carlo Crivelli Carlo Crivelli (Venice, c. 1430 – Ascoli Piceno, c. 1495) was an Italian Renaissance painter of conservative Late Gothic decorative sensibility, who spent his early years in the Veneto, where he absorbed influences from the Vivarini .... The St Anthony Gate dates to the 14th century. In 1946, Ada Natali become mayor of this town, being the first female mayor in Italy's history. References Cities and towns in the Marche {{Marche-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massa Language
Massa (or Masana, Masa) is a Chadic language spoken in southern Chad and northern Cameroon by the Masa people. It has approximately 200,000 speakers. Dialects are Bongor, Bugudum (Budugum), Domo, Gizay, Gumay, Ham, Walia, Wina (Viri), Yagwa. Kim Kim or KIM may refer to: Names * Kim (given name) * Kim (surname) ** Kim (Korean surname) *** Kim family (other), several dynasties **** Kim family (North Korea), the rulers of North Korea since Kim Il-sung in 1948 ** Kim, Vietnamese ..., a neighbouring language, was once misclassified as Masa. Distribution Masa is spoken in the southern part of Mayo-Danay department in the Far North Region, in the arrondissements of Yagoua, Kalfou, Wina, Yele, and Guéré. Central Masa is spoken along the Logone River, with four varieties. The varieties, as listed from north to south, are: Yagwa (spoken around Yagoua), Domo (in Domo village), Walya, and Buguëum. Western Masa includes Gizay, spoken around Guéré, and Viri (Wina), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massa (gorilla)
Massa (1930 – 30 December 1984) was a male gorilla who reached the age of 54 years. At the time, this was the oldest gorilla ever recorded, though later individuals would eventually surpass that record. Massa was born in the wild in Ghana. He was shipped to the United States at an early age and his first owner was Brooklyn eccentric Gertrude Lintz. In 1935, after accidentally spilling water on Massa, which startled him severely, Lintz decided to sell him to the Philadelphia Zoo. In his prime, Massa weighed 400 lbs (181 kg). Massa lived at the zoo until his death from a |
Ray Massa's EuroRhythms
{{notability, music, date=November 2021 The EuroRhythms, also known as Ray Massa's EuroRhythms, are an Italian-American band from Columbus, Ohio. They generally play traditional Italian folk music, and Italian swing. The band is touring group/musical variety act, performing the United States since 1992. Their music is dubbed as old Italian popular music rewritten with a new pop sound. Their audience tends to consist of both youth looking for new Italian culture, and older Italians who appreciate the older tunes. History In 1992 founder Ray Massa, formed a professional Italian-American band. He is the son of John and Carmela Massa, who immigrated to the US. Since its founding, the band has consisted of 8 members. They spend their time touring Italian festivals, and performing for youth. In 2008, the band was invited to tour various cities within Italy. Notable performances * Seattle Festa Italiana, Seattle, Washington. *Italian Festival, Columbus, Ohio. *Italian Day, Kennyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Of Massa
Michael of Massa ( la, Michaelus Massensis; Michael Beccucci de Massa) (died 1337) was an Italian Augustinian Hermit and theologian. He is known both as a scholastic philosopher and as an author of contemplative works. He wrote a '' Sentences'' commentary, probably through the 1320s and 1330s, and left unfinished. His ''Vita Christi'' was a major influence on the more famous work of the same name by Ludolph of Saxony.Alister E. McGrath, ''Christian Spirituality: An Introduction'' (1999), p. 153. References *William J. Courtenay, ''The Quaestiones in Sententias of Michael de Massa, OESA. A Redating'', Augustiniana 45 (1995), 191-207 *Jorge J. E. Gracia, Timothy B. Noone, ''A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle Ages'' (2003), p. 443 Notes External links List of works 1337 deaths Augustinian friars 14th-century Italian Roman Catholic theologians Scholastic philosophers Year of birth unknown 14th-century Latin writers {{Italy-philosopher-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massa Makan Diabaté
Massa Makan Diabaté (June 12, 1938 – January 27, 1988) was a Malian historian, author, and playwright. Biography Born in 1938 in Kita, Massa Makan Diabaté was the descendant of a long line of West African poets (griots). His uncle, Kélé Monson Diabaté, was considered a master griot, and Massa Makan Diabaté once said that he owed much to his uncle's teaching: "I am what Kèlè Monson wanted me to be when he initiated me into the Malinké oral tradition. And I’ll say that I betrayed him by writing novels. I’m the child of Kélé Monson, but a traitorous child." Diabaté began training as a griot at the age of seven, though his training would later be interrupted to allow him to study in Guinea. He eventually moved to Paris, where he studied history, sociology, and political science before working for a number of international organisations such as UNICEF or UNESCO. Returning to Mali, Diabaté settled into an administrative post in Bamako. His early works ''Janjon et a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massa (biblical Figure)
Massa may refer to: Places *Massa, Tuscany, the administrative seat of the Italian province of Massa-Carrara. * Massa (river), river in Switzerland * Massa (Tanzanian ward), administrative ward in the Mpwapwa district of the Dodoma Region of Tanzania * Massa, Libya, a town in Libya * Massa, Morocco, a town in Morocco * Massah (מסה), place where the Israelites quarreled with God, according to the Torah * Province of Massa and Carrara, province in the Tuscany region of Italy * Souss-Massa, one of the twelve regions of Morocco * Duchy of Massa and Carrara, controlled the towns of Massa di Carrara and Carrara * Roman Catholic Diocese of Massa Marittima-Piombino was before 1978 called diocese of Massa Marittima * Peyrusse-Massas, commune in the Gers department in southwestern France * Castillon-Massas, commune in the Gers department in southwestern France * Souss-Massa National Park, national park on the Atlantic coast of Morocco * Hôtel de Massa, in the 14th arrondissement o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massa (surname)
Massa is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Baebius Massa (c. 40-45 – after 93 AD), Roman governor * Chancel Massa (born 1985), Congolese footballer * Davide Massa (born 1981), Italian football referee * Edgardo Massa (born 1981), former tennis player from Argentina * Elsa Massa (1923–2018), Argentine human rights activist * Eric Massa (born 1959), former U.S. Congressman for the 29th Congressional District of New York * Felipe Massa (born 1981), Brazilian Formula One racing driver * Frank Massa (1906–1990), American engineer * Geofrey Massa (born 1986), Ugandan footballer * Giuseppe Massa (1948–2017), Italian footballer * Gordon Massa (1935–2016), American baseball player * Isaac Massa (1586–1643), Dutch merchant, traveler and diplomat * Ivan Massa (born 1990), Ugandan airline pilot * James Massa (born 1960), Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, and the Titular Bishop of Bardstown * Leo Massa (1929–2009), American cross-country skier * Leonardo Massa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polis Massa
The fictional universe of the ''Star Wars'' franchise features multiple planets and Natural satellite, moons. While only the feature films and selected other works are considered Star Wars canon, canon to the franchise since the 2012 acquisition of Lucasfilm by The Walt Disney Company, some canon planets were first named or explored in works from the non-canon Star Wars expanded universe, ''Star Wars'' expanded universe, now rebranded ''Star Wars Legends''. In the Star Wars#Films, theatrical ''Star Wars'' films, many scenes set on these planets and moons were List of Star Wars filming locations, filmed on location rather than on a sound stage. For example, the resort city of Canto Bight located on the planet Cantonica, seen in ''Star Wars: The Last Jedi'' (2017), was filmed in Dubrovnik, Croatia. ''Star Wars'' canon astrography The ''Star Wars'' galaxy contains several broad sub-regions. Their exact definitions fluctuated somewhat during the ''Legends'' continuity, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massa Martana
Massa Martana (near the well attested ancient site of the ''Vicus Martis Tudertium'' on the Via Flaminia) is an ancient Italian town and ''comune'' in the Monti Martani mountain range in the province of Perugia (Umbria). It is 10 km N of Acquasparta, 18 km N of San Gemini and 32 km N of Narni; 14 km S of Bastardo and 27 km S of Bevagna. As of the 2003 census, the town had 3558 inhabitants. It is one of the classic walled towns of central Italy, and in its main gate can be seen several ancient inscriptions, including a Roman one of some interest. The modern town has spread northwards along the road. Territory The territory of the commune includes three well-preserved Romanesque churches, each built in part of Roman stone in the abbeys of S. Fidenzio, of Santa Maria in Pantano and of San Faustino. The medieval abbey church of Santa Maria in Viepri was erected in the 12th century. The modern shrine at Colvalenza (6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massa Marittima
Massa Marittima (Latin: ''Massa Veternensis'') is a town and ''comune'' of the province of Grosseto, southern Tuscany, Italy, 49 km NNW of Grosseto. There are mineral springs, mines of iron, mercury, lignite and copper, with foundries, ironworks and olive-oil mills. In Follonica, on the coast, there are furnaces where the iron ore of Elba is smelted. History The territory around Massa Marittima was inhabited since prehistoric and proto-historical times, as evidenced by numerous finds dating from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age. Etruscan settlements have been found in the area of Lake of Accesa and others dating from the 9th to the 5th century BC. Further proof of the existence of a settlement in the place where Massa Marittima is now comes from the Res Gestae by Ammianus Marcellinus, where a Massa Veternensis is cited as the birthplace of Constantius Gallus, nephew of Constantine; this town can be identified with the village of Massa Vecchia. The name Massa appears for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
