Pacheco is a Portuguese and Spanish name which may refer to:

General

* Alex Pacheco (born 1958), animal rights activist, co-founder of PETA. *

Ángel Pacheco (general) Ángel Pacheco (Buenos Aires, April 13, 1793 – Ditto., September 25, 1869), was an Argentine military officer trained by José de San Martín who later became one of the top commanders in the Confederacy during the dictatorship of Juan Manuel d ...

(1793-1869), was an Argentine military officer trained by José de San Martín who later became one of the top commanders in the Confederacy during the dictatorship of Juan Manuel de Rosas. He never lost a battle under his command. *

Bernardo de Miera y Pacheco Bernardo is a given name and less frequently an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish surname. Possibly from the Germanic "Bernhard". Given name People * Bernardo the Japanese (died 1557), early Japanese Christian convert and disciple of Saint Fran ...

(1713-1785), Spanish cartographer and artist *

Cosme Pacheco Cosme Pacheco () was a Peruvian lieutenant-colonel during the Peruvian War of Independence and revolutionary wars in Perú. He was assigned to the cavalry of the Army of Peru in the Regiments of Hussars of Junín Province and the Lancers of Cusco ...

(c.1803–c.1851), Peruvian cavalry officer, in military campaigns for the independence of Peru, 1821-1825 * Duarte Pacheco Pereira (c. 1460–1533), Portuguese sea captain, soldier, explorer and cartographer *

José Francisco Pacheco José Francisco de Almeida Pacheco (born 1951) is a Portuguese educator who pioneered a school called Escola da Ponte (Bridge School), in Vila das Aves, Portugal. He is also a published writer, with some books and a wide range of articles. Biogr ...

(born 1951), Portuguese educator *

Juan Manuel Fernández Pacheco ''Juan'' is a given name, the Spanish and Manx versions of ''John''. It is very common in Spain and in other Spanish-speaking communities around the world and in the Philippines, and also (pronounced differently) in the Isle of Man. In Spanish, t ...

(1650-1725), Spanish aristocrat, politician, academician and general * María Pacheco Padilla (c.1496-1531), Spanish military defender of the city of Toledo * Rafael Pacheco (born 1954), Spanish astronomer * Rodrigo Pacheco, 3rd Marquess of Cerralvo (c. 1565-1652), Spanish nobleman, inquisitor of Valladolid, and viceroy

In arts and entertainment

* Alexis Mateo Pacheco (born 1979), Puerto Rican drag queen *

Ana Maria Pacheco Ana Maria Pacheco (born 1943) is a Brazilian sculptor, painter, and printmaker. Her work is influenced by her Brazilian heritage and often focuses on supernatural themes, incorporating them into unfolding narratives within her work. Pacheco's work ...

(born 1943), Brazilian artist * Arturo Pacheco Altamirano (1903–1978), Chilean painter * Carlos Pacheco (born 1962), Spanish comic book artist *

Fernando Castro Pacheco Fernando Castro Pacheco (January 26, 1918 – August 8, 2013) was a Mexican painter, engraver, illustrator, printmaker and teacher. As well as being known for traditional artistic forms, Castro Pacheco illustrated several children’s books an ...

(1918-2013), Mexican painter *

Fernando González Pacheco Fernando González Pacheco (September 13, 1932 – February 11, 2014), also known as Pacheco, was a Colombian television host, announcer, journalistFrancisco Pacheco Francisco Pacheco del Río (bap. 3 November 1564 – 27 November 1644) was a Spanish painter, best known as the teacher and father-in-law of Diego Velázquez and Alonzo Cano, and for his textbook on painting, entitled ''Art of Painting'', ...

, (1564–1644) Spanish painter and writer on art theory *

Francisco Pacheco Francisco Pacheco del Río (bap. 3 November 1564 – 27 November 1644) was a Spanish painter, best known as the teacher and father-in-law of Diego Velázquez and Alonzo Cano, and for his textbook on painting, entitled ''Art of Painting'', ...

(born 1955), Venezuelan singer * Johnny Pacheco (1935-2021), Dominican musician, composer, producer and bandleader. Creator of Fania All-Stars. Coined the term "Salsa" *

"Mizzy" Pacheco Against All Will is an American rock quartet from Los Angeles, whose debut album lineup was formed in Spring 2009 by Jimmy Allen (formerly of Puddle of Mudd), Jeff Current (formerly of Seven Story Drop), Steve "Boomstick" Wilson (formerly of D ...

(21st century), former lead singer of the American alternative rock band Against All Will * Richard Pacheco (born 1948), American pornographic actor, real name Howie Gordon *

Tom Pacheco Tomas Pacheco (born November 4, 1946) is an American folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. Discography Albums *1965 ''Turn Away from the Storm'' *1971 ''Pacheco & Alexander'' *1976 ''Swallowed Up in the Great American Heartland'' *1976 ...

, (born 1946) American singer and songwriter *

Joaquín Monserrat Joaquín Monserrat Llarden, known as Pacheco (5 April 1921 - 5 November 1996) was a Spanish comedian and host of children programs. In 1960, he moved to Puerto Rico and he became a popular host of children programs. Biography Joaquín Monserrat ...

(1921-1996), known as ''Pacheco'', Spanish comedian and host of children programs * María Luisa Pacheco (1919-1982), was a Bolivian painter and mixed-media artist who emigrated to the United States.

Writers

Agustín Díaz Pacheco Agustín Díaz Pacheco (born 1952, in Tenerife) is a Spanish writer. He has received many prizes for his stories and novels. His publications include ''Los nenúfares de piedra'', stories, (Ángel Acosta First Prize for Narrative, 1981); ''La ...

(born 1952), Spanish writer *

Ibéyise Pacheco Ibéyise Pacheco (29 January 1961) is a Venezuelan journalist and writer, specializing in investigative journalism, who has been linked with politics due to her opposition to the governments of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. Biography Career ...

(born 1961), Venezuelan journalist and writer *

Jesús López Pacheco Jesús López Pacheco (1930 in Madrid, Spain – April 6, 1997 in Toronto, Canada) was a novelist, translation, translator, poetry, poet and professor of Spanish. López Pacheco studied philosophy and arts (Romance languages) at the Complutense Uni ...

(1930-1997), Spanish-Canadian writer *

José Emilio Pacheco José Emilio Pacheco Berny (June 30, 1939 – January 26, 2014) was a Mexican poet, essayist, novelist and short story writer. He is regarded as one of the major Mexican poets of the second half of the 20th century. The Berlin International Lite ...

(1939-2014), was a Mexican poet, essayist, novelist and short story writer *

Luis Pacheco de Narváez Don Luis Pacheco de Narváez (1570–1640) was a Spanish writer on ''destreza'', the Spanish art of fencing. He was a follower of Don Jerónimo Sánchez de Carranza. Some of his earlier works were compendia of Carranza's work while his later wo ...

(1570-1640), Spanish writer on fencing *

Luiz Pacheco Luiz Pacheco (May 7, 1925 in Lisbon – January 5, 2008 in Montijo) was a writer, publisher, polemicist and literary critic (mainly of Portuguese literature). He was proudest of his work as a publisher. The publishing house Contraponto, his ...

(1925-2008), was a writer, publisher, polemicist and literary critic (mainly Portuguese literature).

Politicians

Abel Pacheco Abel Pacheco de la Espriella ( ; born 22 December 1933 in San José) is a Costa Rican politician who was president of Costa Rica between 2002 and 2006, representing the Social Christian Unity Party ''(Partido Unidad Social Cristiana'' – PUS ...

(born 1933), Costa Rican politician and former President * Abel Pacheco Junior (born 1987), American politician *

Bob Pacheco Robert "Bob" Pacheco (born June 10, 1934 in Mesilla Park, New Mexico) is an American attorney and politician who represented California's 60th State Assembly district from 1998 to 2004. He served on the United States Naval Academy Board of Visito ...

(born 1934), American politician *

Gregorio Pacheco Gregorio Pacheco Leyes (4 July 1823 – 20 August 1899) was a Bolivian businessman and entrepreneur who served as the 21st president of Bolivia from 1884 to 1888. Pacheco won a disputed election that was a virtual three-way tie between him, Co ...

(1823-1899), Bolivian politician and former President * Ivonne Ortega Pacheco (born 1972), Mexican politician *

Jorge Pacheco Areco Jorge Pacheco Areco (April 9, 1920 – July 29, 1998) was a Uruguayan politician and member of the Colorado Party. He served as President of Uruguay from December 6, 1967 to March 1, 1972.

(1920-1998), Uruguayan politician and former President *

José Andrés Pacheco de Melo José Andrés Pacheco de Melo (17 October 1779 – approx. 1820) was an Argentine statesman and priest. He was a representative to the Congress of Tucumán which on 9 July 1816 declared the Independence of Argentina. Pacheco de Melo was bor ...

(1779- approx. 1820), Argentine statesman and priest *

José Condungua Pacheco José Condungua Pacheco (born 1958 in Sofala Province) is a Mozambican politician who has been the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Mozambique until 2019. He previously served as minister of Agriculture from 2010 to 2017; Minister of the interior ...

(born 1958), Mozambican politician *

José Pacheco Pereira José Álvaro Machado Pacheco Pereira, GCL (born 6 January 1949 in Porto) is a Portuguese political commentator, historian and politician. He is a member of the center-right Social Democratic Party. Biography He was born in Porto and gradua ...

(born 1949), Portuguese politician and historian * Juan Pacheco (1419-1474), Castilian noble *

Lopo Fernandes Pacheco Lopo Fernandes Pacheco (died 22 December 1349), was the first of his lineage to accede to the highest ranks of the nobility, that of a ''rico-homem'', in the Kingdom of Portugal. He lived during the reign of King Afonso IV of Portugal of whom he ...

(died 1349), Portuguese noble * Marc Pacheco (born 1952), American politician *

Nick Pacheco Lauro "Nick" Pacheco Jr. (born February 9, 1964) is an American disbarred lawyer, politician, and a member of the Democratic Party. Pacheco served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council (1999–2003). Prior to serving on the Los Angeles City ...

(born 1964), American politician *

Rod Pacheco Rodric Anthony Pacheco (born May 7, 1958), more commonly known as Rod Pacheco, is an American politician. He served in the Riverside County District Attorney's Office as a Deputy District Attorney, Chief Deputy District Attorney, Assistant Dist ...

(born 1958), American politician * Romualdo Pacheco (1831-1899), American politician * Rubén Pacheco, Costa Rican politician * Rubén Pacheco, Venezuelan diplomat *

Víctor Cervera Pacheco Víctor Manuel Cervera Pacheco (April 23, 1936 – August 18, 2004) was a Mexican politician who served as Governor of Yucatán from 1984 to 1988, and again from 1995 through 2001. From 1988 to 1994 Cervera served as Secretary of Agrarian Reform ...

(1936-2004), Mexican politician

Athletes

* Alex Pacheco (born 1973), Venezuelan baseball player *

Alfredo Pacheco Alfredo Alberto Pacheco (December 1, 1982 – December 27, 2015) was a Salvadoran footballer who had the record for most appearances on the El Salvador national football team when he was banned for life in 2013, for match-fixing while playing for ...

(1982-2015), Salvadoran footballer * Andrei Pacheco (born 1984), footballer from Trinidad and Tobago *

Antonio Pacheco D'Agosti Antonio Pacheco d'Agosti (born 11 April 1976) is a Uruguayan retired Association football, footballer who played as a Forward (association football), forward. He also held an Italian nationality law, Italian passport. He started his 21-year p ...

(born 1976), Uruguayan footballer * Augusto Pacheco Fraga (born 1988), Brazilian footballer *

Dani Pacheco Daniel Pacheco Lobato (born 5 January 1991) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a left winger or an attacking midfielder for Polish side Górnik Zabrze. He joined Liverpool in 2007 having previously been in the youth ranks at Barcelona. Club c ...

(born 1991), Spanish footballer *

Darwin Pacheco Darwin Jesús Pacheco Chinchilla (born July 24, 1976) is a Honduran football defender who currently plays for Deportivo Xinabajul in the Liga Nacional de Guatemala. Club career A big defender, Pacheco previously played for Marathón, Hispano ...

(born 1976), Honduran footballer *

Edgar Pacheco Edgar Patrício de Carvalho Pacheco (born 7 August 1977), known simply as Edgar, is a former footballer who played as a forward. Born in Angola, he represented Portugal internationally. After making his professional debut with Benfica at the a ...

(born 1977), Portuguese footballer * Édgar Pacheco (born 1990), Mexican footballer *

Eduardo Pacheco Eduardo Ferreira Abdo Pacheco (born 22 March 1987), or simply Eduardo Pacheco, is a Brazilian football striker who last played for Bragantino. Club career Born in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Eduardo started playing football with his hometo ...

(born 1987), Brazilian footballer * Fábio Pacheco (born 1988), Portuguese footballer *

Ferdie Pacheco Fernando Pacheco Jimenez, M.D. (December 8, 1927 – November 16, 2017) known publicly as Ferdie Pacheco, was the personal physician and cornerman for world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali as well as numerous other boxing champions. ...

(1927-2017), United States boxing physician *

Henrique Pacheco Lima Henrique Pacheco de Lima (born 16 May 1985), simply known as Henrique, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Cruzeiro. Club career Born in Londrina, Paraná, Henrique started his professional career at Londrina Espo ...

(born 1985), Brazilian footballer *

Irene Pacheco Irene Pacheco, also known as Mambaco, (born 26 March 1971 in San Juan de Urabá) is a Colombian former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2007. He held the IBF flyweight title from 1999 to 2004 and challenged for the WBO bantamweight tit ...

(born 1971), Colombian boxer *

Isiah Pacheco Isiah “Pop” Pacheco (born March 2, 1999) is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed Pop and Pachinko Machine, he played college football at Rutgers and was drafted by the ...

(born 1999), American football player *

Jaime Pacheco Jaime Moreira Pacheco (born 22 July 1958) is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a central midfielder, and is a current manager. During his career he played, among others, for Porto and Sporting, amassing Primeira Liga totals of 296 m ...

(born 1958), Portuguese football manager * Joilla (born 1974), Venezuelan footballer * Maz Pacheco (born 1998), English footballer * Nilton Pacheco (1920-2013), Brazilian basketball player *

Raúl Pacheco Raúl Manuel Pacheco Mendoza (born 26 April 1979) is a Peruvian long-distance runner. He was born in Santa Fe de Jauja. He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the men's marathon, finishing in 21st place. Raul Pacheco placed 6th at the Rot ...

(born 1979), Peruvian long-distance runner *

Rodrigo Pacheco (badminton) Rodrigo Daniel Pacheco Carrillo (born 14 January 1983) is a Peruvian badminton Badminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of t ...

(born 1983), Peruvian badminton player * Rommel Pacheco (born 1986), Mexican diver * Tony Pacheco, multiple people * Víctor Pacheco (born 1974), Colombian footballer * Vinícius Pacheco (born 1985), Brazilian footballer

References

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