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Montaña Rusa
Montana or Montaña is the surname of: * Allison Montana (1922–2005), New Orleans cultural icon who acted as the Mardi Gras Indian "chief of chiefs" * Amber Montana (born 1998), American actress * Billy Montana (born 1959), American country music singer-songwriter * Bob Montana (1920-1975), cartoonist who drew the characters that launched Archie Comics * Claude Montana (born 1949), French fashion designer * Francisco Montana (born 1969), American tennis player * Freddy Montaña (born 1982), Colombian road cyclist * Gentil Montaña (1942–2011), classical guitarist and composer * Íñigo López Montaña (born 1982), Spanish footballer * Joe Montana (born 1956), American Hall-of-Fame retired National Football League quarterback * Jordi Montaña, Spanish academic * Jorge López Montaña (born 1978), Spanish retired footballer * José Fernández Montaña, (1842–1935), Spanish priest, jurist, linguist and historian * John C. Montana (1893–1964), American mobster and city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surname
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, as the forename, or at the end; the number of surnames given to an individual also varies. As the surname indicates genetic inheritance, all members of a family unit may have identical surnames or there may be variations; for example, a woman might marry and have a child, but later remarry and have another child by a different father, and as such both children could have different surnames. It is common to see two or more words in a surname, such as in compound surnames. Compound surnames can be composed of separate names, such as in traditional Spanish culture, they can be hyphenated together, or may contain prefixes. Using names has been documented in even the oldest historical records. Examples of surnames are documented in the 11th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Fernández Montaña
José Fernández Montaña (1842, El Franco, Asturias Asturias (, ; ast, Asturies ), officially the Principality of Asturias ( es, Principado de Asturias; ast, Principáu d'Asturies; Galician-Asturian: ''Principao d'Asturias''), is an autonomous community in northwest Spain. It is coextensiv ... – 1935) was a Spanish priest, jurist, linguist, and historian. Works *New Light and true judgment on Philip II Madrid: Printing & Kids Maroto 1882. *Main features of Cardinal Cisneros, archbishop of Toledo, plus another on the Inquisition with appendix vindictive Philip II and the Royal Barefoot De Madrid. Madrid: Imp Hellenic, 1921. *Philip II, the prudent, and politics. Typography of the Sacred Heart. No date (circa 1914). *Felipe II slandered and Vindicated on points of Finance. With Appendices Proof of bulls and statements Protestant and schismatic Tertullian Against Madrid: Gregorio del Amo Sons, 1929. *New edition of the works of Blessed John of Avila, Apostle of Andal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Montana, Jr
Vincent ( la, Vincentius) is a male given name derived from the Roman name Vincentius, which is derived from the Latin word (''to conquer''). People with the given name Artists *Vincent Apap (1909–2003), Maltese sculptor *Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), Dutch Post-Impressionist painter *Vincent Munier (born 1976), French wildlife photographer Saints *Vincent of Saragossa (died 304), deacon and martyr, patron saint of Lisbon and Valencia *Vincent, Orontius, and Victor (died 305), martyrs who evangelized in the Pyrenees * Vincent of Digne (died 379), French bishop of Digne *Vincent of Lérins (died 445), Church father, Gallic author of early Christian writings *Vincent Madelgarius (died 677), Benedictine monk who established two monasteries in France *Vincent Ferrer (1350–1419), Valencian Dominican missionary and logician *Vincent de Paul (1581–1660), Catholic priest who served the poor *Vicente Liem de la Paz (Vincent Liem the Nguyen, 1732–1773), Vincent Duong, Vinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saúl Montana
Saúl "La Cobra" Montana (born November 23, 1970) is a Mexican former professional boxer. Montana is the former IBA, NABA, WBC Mundo Hispano, WBC Continental Americas Champion at Cruiserweight, NBA, and Mexican National Champion at Heavyweight. He also challenged once for the IBF cruiserweight title in 2000. Professional career Montana turned pro in 1988 and won the Mexican Light heavyweight title by knocking out an undefeated Isaias Lucero(21-0). WBA Light Heavyweight Champion In November 1993, Saul lost a shot at WBA Light heavyweight Champion, Virgil Hill in 1993. The fight was close until it was stopped. Move to Cruiserweight Montana moved to cruiserweight and lost to former Olympian Torsten May in 1995 and Uriah Grant in 1996. IBF Cruiserweight Championship Montana then beat Kenny Keene and then Grant in a rematch, setting up a shot at Vassiliy Jirov for his IBF Cruiserweight title. Montana lost via TKO and moved up to heavyweight in 2001. Move to Heavyweight He had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raúl Montaña
Raúl Alexander Montaña Herrera (born September 22, 1971 in Bogotá) is a retired male road racing cyclist from Colombia, who became a professional rider in 1994. Career ;1992 :1st in General Classification Vuelta a Colombia Sub-23 (COL) ;1993 :1st in General Classification Vuelta a Boyacá (COL) ;1995 :1st in Stage 3 Clásico RCN, Armenia (COL) :1st in General Classification Clásico RCN (COL) ;1996 :1st in Stage 9 Vuelta a Colombia, Palmira (COL) ;1997 : 1st in Stage 2 Clásico RCN, Monguí (COL) : 1st in Stage 5 Clásico RCN, Barrancabermeja (COL) : 1st in Stage 10 Clásico RCN, Bogotá (COL) :1st in General Classification Clásico RCN (COL) :1st in General Combination Classification Vuelta a Colombia (COL) :6th in General Classification Vuelta a Colombia (COL) ;1998 :1st in Stage 10 Vuelta a Colombia, Barrancabermeja (COL) :1st in Stage 5 Clásico RCN, Buenaventura (COL) :1st in Stage 7 Clásico RCN, Armenia (COL) :1st in Stage 8 Clásico RCN, Espinal (COL) :1st in General C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Montana
Randy Schlappi (born September 23, 1985), known professionally as Randy Montana, is an American country singer signed to Mercury Records Nashville. His first album, ''Randy Montana'', was released in 2011. Early and personal life Randy Schlappi is the son of singer-songwriter Billy Montana. He is married to Montgomery "Gummy" Lee, daughter of retired stock car racer Kyle Petty, and granddaughter of Richard Petty. The couple have one daughter Sullivan Mae Montana born February 27, 2012, and one son Gunnar West Montana born December 10, 2014. Musical career In March 2010, Montana released his debut single "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You," to radio. The song entered at No. 59 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts dated for the week ending April 3, 2010. His self-titled album's second single "1,000 Faces" released to country radio on 2011. Karlie Justus of Engine 145 gave "Ain't Much Left of Lovin' You" a thumbs-up, calling Montana's voice "raspy" and comparing the son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pietro Montana
Pietro Montana (June 29, 1890 – July 6, 1978) was a 20th-century Italian-American sculptor, painter and teacher, noted for his war memorials and religious works. Biography He was born in Alcamo, Sicily, the third of six children of Ignazio and Marianna Montana. The family emigrated to the United States in 1904, and settled in Brooklyn, New York City. As a teen, he apprenticed under a photographer, then started his own photography studio in the family home. He attended night classes for six years at the School of Art, Cooper Union, studying under George Thomas Brewster and graduating in 1915. He also studied at the Mechanics Institute. He made a spectacular professional debut with ''Fighting Doughboy'', the winner in a 1919 war memorial design competition sponsored by the Unity Republican Club of Brooklyn. Rather than a conventional passive figure, he modeled an aggressive soldier with clenched fist, ready to throw a punch. The lifesize sculpture was unveiled in Heisser Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Montana
Nicholas Alexander Montana (born April 28, 1992) is an American former football quarterback. He began his college football career at the University of Washington before transferring to Mt. San Antonio College. After one season at the junior college level, he transferred to Tulane University and played two seasons for the Tulane Green Wave. Early life Montana was born in San Francisco. He attended De La Salle High School before transferring to Oaks Christian School prior to his junior year. Among his teammates at Oaks Christian were Trey Smith, son of Will Smith, and Trevor Gretzky, the son of Wayne Gretzky. As a senior, he threw for 2,636 yards and 34 touchdowns. Career Montana committed to the University of Washington in 2009. As a true freshman in 2010 he was redshirted. In 2011, he completed 24 of 42 passes for 226 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. He made one start completing 11 of 21 passes for 79 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Prior t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nate Montana
Nathaniel Joseph Montana (born October 3, 1989) is a former American football quarterback. After walking-on at Notre Dame as a freshman in 2008, he transferred to Pasadena City College in 2009, went back to Notre Dame in 2010, transferred to Montana in 2011, and finally transferred to West Virginia Wesleyan in 2012. Montana is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. Early years In high school, Montana was a reserve quarterback at De La Salle High School in Concord, California, a suburb east of San Francisco. College career After graduating from high school in 2008, he enrolled at Notre Dame and joined the Fighting Irish football team's coach Charlie Weis as a walk-on, with the hope of landing a scholarship as a sophomore. Following Montana's freshman year at Notre Dame, he found himself well down the depth chart at quarterback. In order to increase his playing time, he withdrew from Notre Dame in 2009 and tried out for Mt. SAC's football program but wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manny Montana
Manny Montana (born September 26, 1983) is an American actor. Early life and education Manny Montana was born and raised in Long Beach, California. After graduating from Jordan High School, Montana got a football scholarship to California State University Sacramento, but quit after an arm injury and dislocating his shoulder for the eighth time. He transferred to California State University, Long Beach to major in Journalism and Broadcasting. He worked as a DJ in the school's student-radio station, which landed him an intern position at Power 100.3. He is a first generation Mexican-American. Career After graduating in 2006, Montana acted in a number of student films which eventually led him to guest star in single episodes of various television series. In 2012, Montana was cast as Johnny "J.T." Turturro in ''Graceland''. In regards to fan reaction to the show, he stated: "Being cast on a regular procedural, where everything gets wrapped up by the end of the episode was always a fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karla Montana
Karla may refer to: People * Karla (name), a feminine given name * Petras Karla (1937–1969), Soviet Olympic rower Places * Karla, Kose Parish, a village in Harju County, Estonia * Karla, Rae Parish, a village in Harju County, Estonia * Kärla, a village in Saaremaa County, Estonia * Karla, Greece * Karla, Mawal, a village in Pune district, Maharashtra, India * Karla, Ratnagiri, a village in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India * Karli, India, a town in Maharashtra, India, site of the Karla Caves * Karla crater Karla Crater (russian: Карлинский кратер; tt-Cyrl, Карлы кратеры, translit=Qarlı kraterı) is a meteorite impact crater in Tatarstan, Russia. It is 10 km in diameter and the age is estimated to be 5 ± 1 million y ..., a meteorite impact crater in Russia * (181708) 1993 FW, a trans-Neptunian object, the second discovered, for which Karla was an early proposed name Fiction * ''Karla'' (film), a 2006 film by Joel Bender See also * Car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John C
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
