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Rua means 'street' in Portuguese and Galician language, and is the number 'two' in several Polynesian languages. It may refer to: Music *Rua (band), a New Zealand Celtic fusion band * ''Rua'' (Clann Zú album), 2003 * ''Rua'' (Moana and the Moahunters album), 1998 *The Rua, a family pop rock band from Windsor, England People *Rua Kenana Hepetipa (1869–1937), Maori self-proclaimed prophet *Rua Tipoki (born 1975), rugby union player *Rugila or Rua (died 434), warlord who united the Huns under his sole kingship by 432 *Rua Van Horn (1892–1978), American educator, federal official Surname *Antonio de la Rúa (born 1974), Argentine lawyer *Fernando de la Rúa (1937–2019), Argentine president *Jorge de la Rúa (1942–2015), Argentine government official *Matt Rua (born 1977), rugby league player *Maurício Rua (born 1981), Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter *Michele Rua (1837–1910), co-founder of the Salesian Order *Murilo Rua (born 1980), Brazilian mixed martial arts fight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michele Rua
Michele Rua ( eng, Michael Rua; 9 June 1837 – 6 April 1910) was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and professed member of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Rua was a student under Don Bosco and was also the latter's first collaborator in the order's founding as well as one of his closest friends. He served as the first Rector Major of the Salesians following Bosco's death in 1888. He was responsible for the expansion of the Salesians and the order had grown to a significant degree around the world at the time he died. Rua served as a noted spiritual director and leader for the Salesians known for his austerities and rigid adherence to the rule. It was for this reason that he was nicknamed, 'the living rule'. The process of Rua's beatification opened after his death and culminated as Pope Paul VI beatified Rua in 1972. Life Education Michele Rua was born in Turin on 9 June 1837 in a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of Turin. Rua was the last of nine children to Giovanni Battista and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rua (band)
This is a list of New Zealand musicians of any genre. See also the categories: * New Zealand musical groups * New Zealand musicians * New Zealand songwriters 0-9 *1814 * 3 The Hard Way – hip-hop band; "Hip Hop Holiday" (1994) reached #1 *The 3Ds * 48May * 8 Foot Sativa A *Aaradhna * Able Tasmans * Chris Abrahams * Richard Adams *Adeaze * Rudy Adrian *Age Pryor * The Fan Club * Bruce Aitken * Alien Weaponry *Steve Allen * Anderson and Wise * Annah Mac *Antagonist A.D. * Ardijah *Atlas * Autozamm * Avalanche City B * Bailter Space *Bang Bang Eche *Christopher Banks * The Bats * Beastwars *Daniel Bedingfield * Benee * Betchadupa * The Beths *Carly Binding * Birchville Cat Motel *Bird Nest Roys * Black River Drive * The Black Seeds * Blacklistt *Ginny Blackmore – singer, songwriter *Blam Blam Blam * Bleeders * Blerta * Blindspott * Jack Body – composer * Kevin Borich * Boyband * John Christopher Bradshaw * Graham Brazier * Breaks Co-Op * Breathe *Jonathan Bree *Bres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jorge De La Rúa
Jorge de la Rúa (1942 – August 15, 2015) was an Argentine lawyer and former Government employee. He was a brother of former President of Argentina Fernando de la Rúa and was his Minister of Justice from 2000 until his brother's resignation. References See also *List of Argentine Secretaries of Intelligence
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Rua (Moimenta Da Beira)
Rua is a Portuguese Portuguese may refer to: * anything of, from, or related to the country and nation of Portugal ** Portuguese cuisine, traditional foods ** Portuguese language, a Romance language *** Portuguese dialects, variants of the Portuguese language ** Portu ... parish, located in the municipality of Moimenta da Beira. The population in 2011 was 601, in an area of 9.67 km2. Until the late 19th century, the town was the most important in the municipality. References Freguesias of Moimenta da Beira {{Viseu-geo-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Rua
Ryan Anthony Rua (born March 11, 1990) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers. Career Rua attended Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst, Ohio. He attended NCAA Division II Lake Erie College. Rua was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 17th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. He was the first player in school history to be drafted. He made his professional debut for the Arizona League Rangers that year and also played for the Spokane Indians. In 52 games, he hit .303./.376/.484 with four home runs. He returned to Spokane in 2012 and hit .293/.368/.432 with seven home runs in 74 games. During his time in the minor leagues, Rua primarily played third base and second base. Rua started 2013 with the Hickory Crawdads. At the end of June he was leading the entire minor leagues in homers. On August 9, he was promoted to the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. He finished the yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murilo Rua
Murilo Milani Rua (; born May 22, 1980), also known as Ninja, is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought in Pride Fighting Championships. He is the older brother of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. He is known for his aggressive Muay Thai style. Rua is a veteran of Pride Fighting Championships, where he once enjoyed a reputation as one of the best middleweights in the world. Rua regularly fought at 185 pounds, but has also fought at 205 pounds and heavyweight. He is the former (and first ever) EliteXC Middleweight Champion. He also had a successful career in mixed martial arts in England appearing on both Cage Rage and BAMMA cards. He is of Portuguese and Italian descent, but was born in Brazil. Mixed martial arts career Rua started his career at Chute Boxe Academy in Curitiba, Brazil, a Muay Thai training group which has produced champions like Wanderlei Silva. Ninja's first foray into MMA was with Brazilian-based Meca World Vale Tudo, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurício Rua
Maurício Milani Rua (; born 25 November 1981), also known as Shogun, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former model. He competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. A professional competitor since 2002, Rua is also the 2005 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Champion. Background Rua was born on 25 November 1981 and raised in Curitiba, Brazil and is of Italian, and Portuguese descent. Rua's father is a businessman and his mother is a former track athlete and now marathon runner. He has an older brother, Murilo (nicknamed Ninja, born 1980), and a younger brother, Marcos (nicknamed Shaolin). Both are mixed martial artists training at Universidade da luta, though Marcos does not compete at a professional level. The Rua brothers occasionally take 10-kilometre runs with their mother. Rua began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of six and Muay Thai at the age of seven. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Rua
Matthew Rua (born 20 July 1977) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A New Zealand international representative forward, he played in the National Rugby League for the Melbourne Storm, winning the 1999 NRL Premiership with them. He attended High School at Kelston Boys High School and Waitākere College. Playing career Rua was a Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles junior in 1996 and played for the Junior Kiwis. Rua signed for the Melbourne Storm in 1998 and played for the Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup. In 1999 he was named the Melbourne club's rookie of the year, playing from the interchange bench in the Storm's 1999 NRL Grand Final victory. Rua was selected for the New Zealand team to compete in the end of season 1999 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament. In the final against Australia he played at second-row forward in the Kiwis' 22–20 loss. Having won the 1999 Premiership, the Melbourne Storm traveled to England to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando De La Rúa
Fernando de la Rúa (15 September 19379 July 2019) was an Argentine politician and a member of the Radical Civic Union (UCR) political party who served as President of Argentina from 10 December 1999 to 21 December 2001. De la Rúa was born in Córdoba; he entered politics after graduating with a degree in law. He was elected senator in 1973 and unsuccessfully ran for the office of Vice President as Ricardo Balbín's running mate the same year. He was re-elected senator in 1983 and 1993, and as deputy in 1991. He unsuccessfully opposed the pact of Olivos between President Carlos Menem and party leader Raúl Alfonsín, which enabled the 1994 amendment of the Argentine Constitution and the re-election of Menem in 1995. De la Rúa was the first chief of government of Buenos Aires to be elected by popular vote, a change introduced by the amendment of the Constitution. He expanded the Buenos Aires Underground, adding new stations to Line D, starting the expansion of Line B, and est ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rua (Clann Zú Album)
''Rua'' is the first full-length album by Irish- Australian band Clann Zú. The album contains themes of resistance and desperation. The songs are sung mainly in English, though there is some use of Irish. The production gives the songs a heavily layered sound, with prominent use of violin tracks and Declan de Barra's emotive voice. There is a video for the track "Five Thousand More" on the CD. Background Clann Zú were formed in Melbourne in 1999 and released their debut album, ''Rua'', with the line-up of Benjamin Andrews on electric guitar, Nathan Greaves on bass guitar, Declan de Barra on lead vocals and bodhrán, Russell Fawcus on electric violin and keyboards, and Lach Wooden as their engineer and providing sound manipulation. They relocated to continental Europe in December 2001 and then on to Dublin, Ireland in the following year. Reception Stewart Mason of AllMusic reviewed Clann Zú's second album, '' Black Coats & Bandages'' (2004): he described ''Rua'' as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio De La Rúa
Antonio de la Rúa Pertiné (born 7 March 1974) is an Argentine lawyer, and the son of former president Fernando de la Rúa (who governed Argentina from 1999 to 2001) and Inés Pertiné. He was an advisor to his father during his father's presidency and one of the heads of his father's presidential campaign. Politics Though de la Rúa held no formal position in his father's government, he was the chief architect of his father's election campaign; his success led his father to continue to turn to him for political advice after his assumption of the presidency. He was pointed to as the leader of the "Sushi set" (''El grupo sushi''), a group of young officials so-called due to their alleged preference for expensive Japanese cuisine; they were sometimes criticised for their influence on politics. After the collapse of the de la Rúa presidency, de la Rúa focused his energies on philanthropy and distanced himself from politics, thus marking the end of the influence of the "Sushi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rua Van Horn
Rua Van Horn (July 17, 1892 – March 8, 1978) was an American educator and home economist with the United States Office of Education from 1934 to 1963. Early life and education Rua Rae Van Horn was born on her family's ranch in North Loup, Nebraska, the daughter of Orel Van Horn and Carrie Elnora Babcock Van Horn. She graduated from high school in 1911, then from the Lewis Institute in Chicago, and earned a master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. Career Van Horn taught school for ten years as a young woman, and was Montana state supervisor of home economics while she was teaching at Montana State University. She also taught in Oakland, California, and in a summer program at Colorado State College. She joined the United States Office of Education as a program specialist in home economics education in 1934. In 1938, Van Horn testified before a House hearing on funding for federal funding for home economics programs. She served on the Future Homemaker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
