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Zorzi (surname)
Zorzi is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include: 13–17th century * Bertolome Zorzi (fl. 1266–1273), Venetian nobleman, merchant, and troubadour * Marino Zorzi (1231–1312), 50th doge of the Republic of Venice * Chiara Zorzi or Giorgio, also Clara or Claire (died 1454), was duchess consort of Athens by marriage to Nerio II Acciaioli * Nicholas I Zorzi (or Giorgi) (died 1345), Marquess of Bodonitsa * Jacob Zorzi (also Giacomo Giorgi), the Marquess of Bodonitsa from 1388 to 1410 * Nicholas II Zorzi, Margrave of Bodonitsa, from 1410 to 1414 * Marino Zorzi (bishop of Brescia) (died 1631), Roman Catholic Bishop of Brescia (1596–1631) and Apostolic Nuncio to Florence * Marino Giovanni Zorzi (died 1678), Roman Catholic Bishop of Brescia * Zorzi Ventura, Italian mannerist painter of the Venetian school, active mainly in Venice, Istria and Dalmatia 20–21st century * Alvise Zorzi (1922–2016), Italian journalist and writer from Venice * Andrea Zorzi (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bertolome Zorzi
Bertolome Zorzi ( la, Bartolomeus Gorgis; fl. 1266–1273) was a Venetian nobleman, merchant, and troubadour. Like all Lombard troubadours, he composed in the Occitan language. Eighteen of his works survive. According to his ''vida'', while travelling with a large band of merchants to Byzantium, they were captured by the Republic of Genoa, which was then at war with that of Venice, and taken prisoner to Genoa.Egan, 15. There Zorzi composed many songs from prison and even collaborated on some ''tensos'' with Bonifaci Calvo, a native Genoese troubadour. In response to a ''sirventes'' in which Bonifaci blamed the Genoese for allowing the Venetians to gain the upper hand and insult them, Zorzi composed the ''sirventes'' ''Molt me sui fort d'un chant merveillatz'' ("I was very much surprised by a song") justifying Venice. The response convinced Bonifaci and the two became friends.Egan, 16. Upon the release of the prisoners when Venice and Genoa came to terms of peace (about s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giulio Zorzi
Giulio Zorzi (born 3 January 1989 in Johannesburg) is a South African swimmer who specializes in breaststroke events. At the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Zorzi handed the entire medal haul for the South Africans with a one-three finish, as he picked up the bronze in 27.04. Biography Zorzi was brought up in Pretoria with a strong Italian influence at home, due to his father’s origins. From an early age he started swimming and training with Olympic gold medallist and Elite Team member Cameron van der Burgh, who has become a close friend. After steady progress in 2011-12 international competition, 2013 emerged as Zorzi’s breakthrough year as he won 50m breaststroke gold at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia, before going on to the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, two weeks later. Having finished sixth in the heats, he had a difficult semi-final, but nonetheless qualified in the eighth spot for the final. Zorzi surprised everyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giorgi (surname)
Giorgi is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Alessandro Giorgi (born 1993), Italian motorcycle racer * Alex Giorgi (born 1957), Italian alpine skier * Camila Giorgi (born 1991), Italian tennis player * Débora Giorgi, Argentine politician * Edolo J. Giorgi (1921–1993), American politician * Eleonora Giorgi (born 1953), Italian actress and film director * Eleonora Giorgi (racewalker) (born 1989), Italian race walker * Elsie Giorgi (died 1998), American physician * Ennio de Giorgi (1928–1996), Italian mathematician * Francesco Giorgi (1466–1540), Venetian Franciscan friar and author * Frank Giorgi (born 1981), Australian kickboxer of Italian origin * Giácomo Di Giorgi (born 1981), Venezuelan footballer * Giovanni Giorgi (1871–1950), Italian electrical engineer * Hugo Giorgi (born 1920), Argentine footballer See also * Giorgi (name) Giorgi (; ka, გიორგი, tr) is a Georgians, Georgian masculine Georgian name, given name being the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George (other)
George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States * George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States * George V, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1910-1936 * George VI, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1936-1952 * Prince George of Wales * George Papagheorghe also known as Jorge / GEØRGE * George, stage name of Giorgio Moroder * George Harrison, an English musician and singer-songwriter Places South Africa * George, Western Cape ** George Airport United States * George, Iowa * George, Missouri * George, Washington * George County, Mississippi * George Air Force Base, a former U.S. Air Force base located in California Characters * George (Peppa Pig), a 2-year-old pig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William F
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronica Zorzi
Veronica Zorzi (born 20 October 1980) is an Italian professional golfer. Zorzi was born in Verona. She turned professional in 2000 and joined the Ladies European Tour (LET) in 2001. She won her first LET title in 2005 at the Vediorbis Open de France Dames, and she ended that year third on the LET Order of Merit. She successfully defended her Open de France title in 2006. Ladies European Tour wins *2005 Vediorbis Open de France Dames *2006 Vediorbis Open de France Dames Team appearances Amateur * Espirito Santo Trophy (representing Italy): 2000 Professional *World Cup A world cup is a global sporting competition in which the participant entities – usually international teams or individuals representing their countries – compete for the title of world champion. The event most associated with the concept i ... (representing Italy): 2006, 2007 External links * * Italian female golfers Ladies European Tour golfers Sportspeople from Verona 1980 births Living peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susanna Zorzi
Susanna Zorzi (born 13 March 1992) is an Italian former racing cyclist. Major results ;2009 : 3rd Road race, UCI Juniors World Championships ;2010 : 5th Road race, UCI Juniors Road World Championships ;2012 : 1st Stage 3 Trophée d'Or Féminin : 10th Memorial Davide Fardelli ;2013 : 1st Road race, UEC European Under-23 Road Championships ;2014 : 3rd Team time trial, UCI Road World Championships : 5th Overall The Women's Tour : 5th Giro del Trentino Alto Adige-Südtirol : 6th Time trial, UEC European Under-23 Road Championships : 6th 7-Dorpenomloop Aalburg : 8th Overall Tour de Bretagne Féminin : 10th Overall Vuelta Internacional Femenina a Costa Rica ::1st Young rider classification ;2015 : 9th Gent–Wevelgem ;2016 : 7th Overall Giro del Trentino Alto Adige-Südtirol : 9th Omloop Het Nieuwsblad ;2017 : 6th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race : 10th Overall Women's Tour Down Under The Women's Tour Down Under (known for sponsorship reasons as the Santos Women's Tour Down ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergio Zorzi
Sergio Zorzi (born 21 April 1964 in Treviso), is a former Italian rugby union player and currently, coach. He played as a centre. Biography Hailing from Treviso Province, Zorzi made his first steps into rugby playing for Tarvisium, the historical feeder club of international players for the greater clubs like the Francescato brothers (Ivan, Nello and Rino) and Gianni Zanon. From there, like every player who played for that club, the move to Benetton was brief; in the green and white club, Zorzi showed his talent until being called for the national team. Debuting in 1985, in the FIRA Trophy against Romania, Zorzi took part in the 1987 Rugby World Cup, in Australia and New Zealand, although not being present in the starting fifteen due to an injury; His last match for Italy was in 1992, also, against Romania. As coach, he coached Mirano Rugby, Rugby Mogliano, Silea Rugby (with consequent promotion in Serie A). Between 2006 and 2010, he coached the Italy national under-18 rugby u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renzo Zorzi
Renzo Zorzi (12 December 1946 – 15 May 2015) was a racing driver from Italy who participated in seven Formula One Grands Prix between 1975 and 1977, for the Williams and Shadow teams. He began in Formula Three while working with Pirelli before progressing to Formula One. He later raced in sports cars before returning to work with Pirelli, running a driving school. He is the only driver from the province of Trentino to have competed in Formula One. Career Formula Three The son of a miner, Renzo Zorzi was born in Ziano di Fiemme, Trentino, near the Austrian border. He became an engineer with Pirelli, and began his motor racing career in 1972, driving a Tecno for Scuderia Mirabella in Italian Formula Three. He debuted at Monza on 3 September, where he failed to qualify for the final. He competed more regularly the following year, initially with a Brabham BT38C, and then with a Quasar, finishing 12th at Vallelunga, before finishing 13th at Casale with the Brabham. He then manage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Zorzi
Mario Zorzi (23 July 1910 – 17 February 1944) was an Italian sports shooter. He competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (German: ''Olympische Sommerspiele 1936''), officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad (German: ''Spiele der XI. Olympiade'') and commonly known as Berlin 1936 or the Nazi Olympics, were an international multi-sp .... He was killed in a bombing raid during World War II. References External links * 1910 births 1944 deaths Italian male sport shooters Olympic shooters for Italy Shooters at the 1932 Summer Olympics Shooters at the 1936 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Trentino Italian civilians killed in World War II Deaths by airstrike during World War II 20th-century Italian sportspeople {{Italy-sportshooting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucia Zorzi
Lucia may refer to: Arts and culture * '' Lucía'', a 1968 Cuban film by Humberto Solás * ''Lucia'' (film), a 2013 Kannada-language film * ''Lucia & The Best Boys'', a Scottish indie rock band formerly known as ''LUCIA'' * "Lucia", a Swedish children's song published in '' Barnens svenska sångbok'' * Lucia Ashton, the title character of '' Lucia di Lammermoor'', a 1836 opera by Gaetano Donizetti * one of the title characters of ''Mapp and Lucia'', a series of novels by E. F. Benson * Saint Lucy's Day, a Christian feast day observed on 13 December Places * Lucia, California, a hamlet in Big Sur, California * La Lucia, a suburb in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Other uses * ''Lucia'' (butterfly), a butterfly genus from the tribe Luciini * ''Lucia'' (moth), a synonym of the moth genus ''Adrapsa'' * Lucia (name), a feminine given name and a surname, including a list of people and fictional characters with the name Lucia or Lucía * 222 Lucia, an asteroid See also * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Carlos Zorzi
Juan Carlos Zorzi (November 11, 1935 – August 21, 1999) was an Argentine musician, composer, and orchestra director. lanacion.com, published 8/23/1999. Consulted on Spanish Wikipedia 2/17/2014 His teachers were , , Floro Ugarte, and Juan Giaccobbe, and he was instructed in conducting by [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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