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Rolando (given Name)
Rolando is a Spanish, Italian and Portuguese variant of Roland, the Frankish military hero who served under Charlemagne and whose life became the basis for the medieval French epic ''Chanson de Roland'' and various other works of European literature. The name appears most frequently as a Spanish given name. Its presence is said to be from Spain, however it has also been used in Italy, sometimes as a surname. Related names include ''Roland'', ''Orlando'' and ''Roldán''. List of people with the given name Rolando *Rolando (footballer) (born 1985), Rolando Jorge Pires da Fonseca *Rolando Aarons (born 1995), English footballer *Rolando Alarcón (1929-1973), Chilean folk musician *Rolando Bianchi (born 1983), Italian footballer *Rolando Blackman (born 1959) American basketball player *Rolando Cruz (born 1939), Puerto Rican pole vaulter *Rolando Fonseca (born 1974), Costa Rican footballer *Rolando Garibotti, Argentinian-American climber * Rolando Jurquin (born 1987), volleyball player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roland (name)
Roland is a masculine Frankish given name that is also used as a family name. Forms in other languages include: Orlando (Italian), Rolando (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish), Roldán (Spanish). Origin The name Roland originates from Frankish. Its meaning has usually been identified as "famous land," "from the famous land," or "fame of the land", derived from the stems "Hrōð" or "χrōþi" meaning fame, and "land" (Hrōþiland). Some claim that "land" was derived from "nand," meaning "brave.", The name became widespread after the semi-legendary military hero Roland who served in the Frankish army under Charlemagne circa 778 A.D. and whose exploits were celebrated in the ''Chanson de Roland'' or ''Song of Roland''. Variations include " Rollo" in British English and "Rolle" in Scandinavian languages. Given name * Roland (bishop of Treviso) (fl. 1073–1089), Italian prelate *Roland of Cremona (1178–1259), Italian Dominican friar and theologian *Roland of Sicily (1296–1361), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolando Garibotti
Rolando Garibotti is an Argentinian and United States, American professional climber, writer, and mountain guide. He is from San Carlos de Bariloche, Bariloche, Argentina. These days he splits his time between the town of El Chaltén, Argentina, and the Dolomites in Italy. Notable climbs *2001 ''Infinite Spur'', Mount Foraker, Alaska Range, Alaska, USA. Fifth ascent of route with Steve House (climber), Steve House, June 9–10, 2001 in 25 hours (to summit) with 20 hours for the descent. *2005 ''El Arca de los vientos'', Cerro Torre, Patagonia. FA with and Alessandro Beltrami, summitting November 13, 2005. *2008 ''Torre Traverse'', (VI 5.11 A1 WI6 Mushroom Ice 6, ) Garibotti succeeded in accomplishing the first ascent of the traverse route with Colin Haley on January 21–24, 2008. This mountain group is situated in Patagonia, Argentina. The Torre Traverse climbs from north to south the skyline comprised by Aguja Standhardt, Punta Herron, Torre Egger, and Cerro Torre with approxima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Masculine Given Names
Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Italian, regional variants of the Italian language ** Languages of Italy, languages and dialects spoken in Italy ** Italian culture, cultural features of Italy ** Italian cuisine, traditional foods ** Folklore of Italy, the folklore and urban legends of Italy ** Mythology of Italy, traditional religion and beliefs Other uses * Italian dressing, a vinaigrette-type salad dressing or marinade * Italian or Italian-A, alternative names for the Ping-Pong virus, an extinct computer virus See also * * * Italia (other) * Italic (other) * Italo (other) * The Italian (other) * Italian people (other) Italian people may refer to: * in terms of ethnicity: all ethnic Italians, in and outside of Italy * in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronaldo (other)
Ronaldo is a Portuguese given name equivalent to the English Ronald. It became a common name in all Portuguese-speaking countries, being also prevalent in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries. People Notable people known as Ronaldo include: Association footballers * Ronaldo, full name Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (born 1976), Brazilian footballer, was known as "Ronaldinho" in his early career * Cristiano Ronaldo (born 1985), Portuguese footballer * Ronaldinho, full name Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 1980), Brazilian footballer, also known as "Ronaldinho Gaúcho" * Ronaldo Cezar Soares dos Santos (born 2000), Brazilian footballer * Ronaldo da Silva Souza (born 1996), Brazilian footballer * Ronaldo de Oliveira Strada (born 1996), Brazilian football goalkeeper * Ronaldo Guiaro (born 1974), Brazilian footballer * Ronaldo Giovanelli (born 1967), Brazilian football goalkeeper and pundit * Ronaldo Henrique Ferreira da Silva (born 1994), Brazilian footballer * Ronaldo Henrique ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolanda
Rolanda is a female given name which may refer to: *Rolanda Chagrin (born 1957), Israeli actress *Rolanda Bell (born 1987), Panamanian steeplechase runner * Rolanda Hooch, fictional character in ''Harry Potter'' series See also *Roland (name) *Rolando (given name) *Rolonda Watts Rolonda Watts (born July 12, 1959) is an American actress, producer, and television and radio talk show host. She is best known for hosting the eponymous ''Rolonda'', an internationally syndicated talk show which aired from 1994 to 1997. Watts ... (born 1959), American actress {{given name Feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roland (other)
Roland (died 778) was a Frankish military leader in Charlemagne's service, and subject of the epic poem ''The Song of Roland''. Roland may also refer to: Places *Rural Municipality of Roland, Manitoba Canada **Roland, Manitoba, a village *Roland, Arkansas, United States, a census-designated place * Roland, Indiana, United States, an unincorporated community * Roland, Iowa, United States, a city *Roland, Oklahoma, United States, a town *Roland, Tasmania, a locality in Australia * Roland, Texas, United States, an unincorporated community * Mount Roland (other) * Lake Roland (other) Music * ''Roland'' (Lully), a 17th-century opera with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, and a libretto by Philippe Quinault * ''Roland'' (Piccinni), an opera by Niccolò Piccinni *"Roland", a song on the 2002 album ''Turn On the Bright Lights'' by Interpol *"Roland", a song on the 2008 album '' Oh No, It's Love'' by the Bicycles *" Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner", a 1978 song by Warre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolando Gonzalez-Bunster
Rolando Gonzalez-Bunster (born c. 1947) is a US-based Argentine businessman. He is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of InterEnergy Group, an UK-based energy company active in the Dominican Republic, Panama, Chile, Jamaica and Uruguay. A college friend of former President Bill Clinton, he is a director of the Clinton Foundation. Early life Gonzalez-Bunster was born circa 1947 in Argentina. He graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 1968. While he was in college, he was friends with Bill Clinton. Career Gonzalez-Bunster built a barge-mounted power plant with the Seaboard Corporation in the 1980s. Gonzalez-Bunster served as the vice president of Gulf and Western Industries. He founded Basic Energy Ltd. (Bahamas), an operator and distributor of energy in the Dominican Republic, Panama and Jamaica. He also served as the president of the Board of Directors of Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina, a coal, oil and wind energy company active in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edson Rolando Silva Sousa
Edson Rolando Silva Sousa (born 9 March 1983 in São Vicente, Cape Verde) is a Portuguese football manager and former player. He is the head coach of Falcões do Norte in Cape Verde. He played as a forward. Edson Silva signed for Tottenham from PSV Eindhoven shortly before the 2004/05 season got underway. Tottenham's Sporting Director Frank Arnesen had signed him for PSV after spotting him playing for Portugal's youth teams. The attacking midfielder signed a one-year deal with an option to extend that at the end of the season. Unfortunately, he did not reach the first team but was named on the bench for a number of Premier League games. He left Spurs in January 2005 to join Den Haag. After scoring 3 goals for Den Haag, Egyptian side Zamalek signed him. In the beginning of 2007 he was signed by Romanian Liga I side UTA Arad. After the 2008 season and relegation with UTA, he then left Romania and trained with Finnish Veikkausliiga Veikkausliiga (; sv, Tipsligan) is the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolando Zárate
Rolando David Zárate Riga (born 6 August 1978) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a centre forward, and is a sports agent. Club career Born in Haedo, Buenos Aires Province, Zárate spent most of his career for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield, representing the club in two different spells. He made his professional debut in 1997, playing in only 17 Primera División games in his first two seasons combined. Zárate moved to Spain in 1998, going on to remain in that country for the following four years, always on loan: he started out at Terrassa FC in the third division, joining Real Madrid Castilla in the same level the following year. His impressive scoring form prompted Real Madrid boss Vicente del Bosque to promote him to the main squad, and he scored three official goals for them (one in La Liga and two in the Copa del Rey); between 2001 and 2002 he represented Ciudad de Murcia and its neighbours Real Murcia, respectively in divisions three an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolando Perez
Rolando Perez is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in Bellator's bantamweight division. He has also formerly competed for World Extreme Cagefighting and Strikeforce. Mixed martial arts career Early career Perez started his professional career in 2005. He fought mainly for California–based promotion ''Total Combat''. In 2009, after amassing a record of four victories, one loss and one draw, Perez signed with World Extreme Cagefighting. World Extreme Cagefighting Perez made his promotional debut on January 25, 2009, at WEC 38 against future UFC's featherweight champion José Aldo. Perez was knocked out at 4:15 in the first round. Perez next faced Seth Dikun on June 7, 2009, at WEC 41. He lost via submission due to a triangle choke in the first round. Strikeforce Perez faced Edgar Cardenas on April 9, 2011, at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley. He won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27). Bellator MMA Perez made his promotional debut against ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolando Mendoza
Rolando Mendoza (born 7 June 1939) is a Nicaraguan athlete. He competed in the men's shot put and the men's discus throw at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve .... References 1939 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics Nicaraguan male shot putters Nicaraguan male discus throwers Olympic athletes for Nicaragua Place of birth missing (living people) {{Nicaragua-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolando McClain
Rolando Marquise McClain (born July 14, 1989) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Alabama, where he was recognized as a unanimous All-American and won the 2010 BCS National Championship. He was selected eighth overall by the Oakland Raiders in 2010 NFL Draft. Early years McClain attended Decatur High School in Decatur, Alabama, where he played linebacker and tight end for the Decatur Red Raiders high school football team. As a junior, he made 104 tackles, 11 for loss, four sacks, an interception, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery to go along with his 24 receptions for 436 yards on the offensive side of the ball. McClain's senior season ended with 106 tackles and 13 for loss, which led to Parade All-American honors, and selection to play in the first Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During his high school years, he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, although later tests seemed to indicate that was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |