Rojas is a surname found throughout the Spanish-speaking world, especially in Latin America. Rojas may refer to:

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Adrián Rojas Adrián Alejandro Rojas Contreras (born May 23, 1977) is a former Chilean professional football player. Career He started his career in Palestino, remaining with that club for 5 seasons until 2001. In 2002, he joined Racing Club of the Primera ...

(born 1977), Chilean professional football player * Aguelmis Rojas (born 1978), Cuban long-distance runner *

Agustín de Rojas Villandrando Agustín de Rojas Villandrando (August 1572 – c. 1618) was a Spanish writer and actor. Early years Rojas Villandrando was born in Madrid. He served as a soldier in France and was a prisoner in La Rochelle. He was persecuted in Italy for killi ...

(1572–1618), Spanish writer and actor * Alberto Müller Rojas (1935–2010), Venezuelan politician and general *

Alberto Rojas Alberto Rojas (born January 5, 1965) is a Mexican prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino in Southern California since 2020. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archd ...

(born 1965), Mexican-born prelate of the Catholic Church * Alberto Rojas Jiménez (1900–1934), Chilean poet and journalist * Alejandro González Rojas (born 1955), former Costa Rican goalkeeper *

Alexis Rojas José Alexis Rojas Díaz (born August 9, 1972 in Bogotá) is a Colombian former road racing cyclist, who currently works as a directeur sportif for UCI Continental team . Major results ;1995 : 1st Overall Clasica Alcaldía de Pasca ;1996 : ...

(born 1972), Colombian road cyclist *

Alfredo Rojas (Argentine footballer) Alfredo Hugo Rojas Delinge, nicknamed ''El Tanque'' (born 20 February 1937 in Lanús, Buenos Aires Province) is a former professional Argentina, Argentine Association football, football player. Biography Rojas started playing with Club Atlétic ...

(born 1937) *

Alfredo Rojas (Chilean footballer) Alfredo Alejandro Rojas Acuña (born 19 June 1985) is a Chilean footballer who currently plays for San Marcos de Arica Club Deportivo San Marcos de Arica, also known as San Marcos, is a Chilean professional football club based in Arica, that ...

(born 1985) *

Alfredo Rojas (Peruvian footballer) Alfredo Junior Rojas Pajuelo (born 1 May 1991) is a Peruvian footballer, who plays for Sport Huancayo in the Torneo Descentralizado. He mainly plays as a defensive midfielder. Rojas is an aggressive, hard tackling player. Club career Alfredo ...

(born 1991) *

Anderson Rojas Anderson Rojas is an amateur boxer from Ecuador who has qualified for the 2012 Olympics as a light welterweight. Anderson was a quarter-finalist and 5th-place finisher at middleweight at the 2012 American Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament ...

, amateur boxer from Ecuador * Andrea Rojas, fictional character from DC Comics *

Andres Almonaster y Rojas ''Don'' Andrés Almonaster y Roxas de Estrada (June 19, 1724 in Mairena del Alcor, Spain – April 26, 1798 in New Orleans, ''Luisiana'') was a Spanish civil servant and philanthropist of New Orleans, today chiefly remembered for his nume ...

(born 1728), Spanish civil servant of New Orleans *

Ángel Clemente Rojas Ángel Clemente Rojas (born 28 August 1944 in Sarandí), nicknamed ''Rojitas'', is a former Argentine footballer who played most of his career for Boca Juniors. Rojas started his professional career in 1963 with Boca Juniors at the age of 18, ...

(born 1944), former Argentine footballer * Ángel Dolores Rojas (1851–1918), Argentine politician * Ángel Rojas (born 1985), Chilean footballer who plays as midfielder * Antonio Domingo Rojas Melero (born 1984), Spanish football player *

Ariel Rojas Ariel Mauricio Rojas (born 16 January 1986 in Garín, Argentina) is a football midfielder who plays for Belgrano. Career Rojas began his professional playing career with Vélez Sársfield of the Primera División. He made his league debut ...

(born 1986), Argentine football midfielder * Arístides Rojas (born 1970), Paraguayan footballer *

Arturo Montiel Rojas Arturo Montiel Rojas (born October 15, 1943) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He was a governor of the State of México and a federal deputy. Early life and education Montiel is the son of Greg ...

(born 1943), Mexican politician

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Benigno Filomeno de Rojas Benigno Filomeno de Rojas Ramos (1821 in Santiago de los Caballeros – 1865 in Santo Domingo) was a lawyer and Dominican politician. He served as the Head of State of the Dominican Republic from January 24, 1865 until March 24 of that year, b ...

(born 1821), lawyer and Dominican politician *

Benjamin Rojas Benjamin ( he, ''Bīnyāmīn''; "Son of (the) right") blue letter bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h3225/kjv/wlc/0-1/ H3225 - yāmîn - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv) was the last of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's thir ...

(born 1985), Argentine actor and singer *

Bernardo de Sandoval y Rojas Bernardo de Sandoval y Rojas (20 April 1546 – 7 December 1618) was a Spanish bishop and cardinal who was Grand Inquisitor of Spain from 1608 to 1618. Biography Bernardo de Sandoval y Rojas was born in Aranda de Duero on April 20, 1546, the s ...

(1546–1618), Spanish bishop and cardinal, Grand Inquisitor of Spain from 1608 to 1618 *

Bruno Rojas Artur Bruno Rojas da Silva (born 27 May 1993) is a Bolivian sprinter. He competed in 100 metres at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where he had the honor of winning the first 100-metre heat. He participated at the 2020 Summer Olympics ...

(born 1993), Bolivian sprinter

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Carlos Rojas (footballer) Carlos Rodolfo Rojas Rojas (born 2 October 1928, date of death unknown) was a Chilean football midfielder who played for Chile in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Unión Española Club Unión Española S.A.D.P. is a professional a ...

(born 1928), Chilean football midfielder *

Carmine Rojas Carmine Rojas (February 14, 1953) is an American bass guitarist, musical director and composer. His musical styles include rock, R&B/funk, and jazz. Music career Early years, as sideman Born in Brooklyn, Rojas toured the world with David Bowie ...

, bass player and Rod Stewart's bass player and music director *

Christopher Rojas Christopher Rojas (born 1982) is a multi-platinum composer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is also the co-founder of DigiTour Media. Biography Rojas grew up in Flushing, Queens and attended Hunter College High School from 1994� ...

(born 1982), composer, musician, songwriter, and record producer *

Clare Rojas Clare E. Rojas (born 1976), also known by stage name Peggy Honeywell, is an American multidisciplinary artist. She is part of the Mission School. Rojas is "known for creating powerful folk-art-inspired tableaus that tackle traditional gender role ...

(born 1976), American artist *

Clara Rojas Clara Leticia Rojas González (born December 20, 1964) is a Colombian lawyer, university lecturer, and campaign manager for former senator and presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt. She was kidnapped along with Betancourt by the FARC guer ...

(born 1964), Colombian tax lawyer, university lecturer, and campaign manager * Claudio Rojas (born 1973), retired Guatemalan football midfielder *

Clemente Rojas Clemente Rojas (born September 1, 1952 in Cartagena) is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division (– 57 kilograms) at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially ...

(born 1952), Colombian boxer *

Cookie Rojas Octavio Víctor "Cookie" Rojas Rivas (born March 6, 1939), is a Cuban former professional baseball second baseman / outfielder, coach, and manager, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Lo ...

(born 1939), former Major League Baseball player, manager and coach * Cristián Rojas (born 1985), Chilean footballer *

Cristóbal Rojas (artist) Cristóbal Rojas (December 15, 1857 – November 8, 1890) was one of the most important and high-profile Venezuelan painters of the 19th century. Rojas's styles varied considerably throughout his life, and he displayed talents in painting th ...

(1857–1890), Venezuelan painter *

Cristóbal de Rojas Cristóbal de Rojas (1555 in Baeza – 1614 in Cadiz) was a Spanish military engineer and architect. He is known for working as an assistant to Juan de Herrera in the construction of the monastery of El Escorial. Biography Cristóbal de R ...

(1555–1614), a Spanish military engineer and architect

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* Darío Rojas (born 1960), retired Bolivian football goalkeeper *

Diego de Rojas Diego de Roxas or Rojas (1500–1543) was a Spanish soldier, explorer, and conquistador of Central America and South America. Biography Born 1500 in Burgos. Since arriving in America, Roxas was in charge of dangerous missions of explora ...

(died 1544), 16th-century Spanish Conquistador * Diego Rojas (born 1995), Chilean footballer *

Don Rojas Don Rojas (born 1949) is a journalist and political commentator from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. He was the Editor in Chief of Grenada's national newspaper ''The Free West Indian''. He served as press secretary for Prime Minister Maurice Bish ...

(born 1949), journalist and political commentator from St. Vincent

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* Eladio Rojas (1934–1991), former Chilean footballer *

Elio Rojas Elio Enai Rojas (born September 25, 1982) is a Dominican Republican professional boxer. Amateur Highlights 1999- Gold Medal in the Battle of Carabobo and Cheo Aponte Tournament. Elio Rojas solidified his status as a World Class Boxer in 2000 b ...

(born 1982), featherweight boxer from the Dominican Republic *

Eloy Rojas Eloy David Rojas Leandro (born 25 March 1967) is a Venezuelan former professional boxer in the Featherweight division. Rojas turned pro in 1986 and won the WBA and Lineal Featherweight Titles in 1993 by defeating Yong-Kyun Park by decision. ...

(born 1967), professional boxer in the Featherweight division *

Emilio Rojas Emilio Rojas is an American rapper. Biography Early life and career beginnings Emilio Rojas was born to a Venezuelan father and an American mother in the suburbs of Rochester. At age 10, Emilio's father left his family and returned to Venezuel ...

(born 1984), American recording artist and rapper from Rochester, New York *

Esteban Rojas Tovar Esteban Rojas Tovar (15 January 1859 – 28 July 1933) was a Colombian educator, philanthropist and, from 1900 to 1922, bishop of the diocese of Garzón in the department of Huila in Colombia. He was born in El Hato (Tarqui, Huila). After studyi ...

, Colombian educator, philanthropist, bishop of the diocese of Garzón *

Euclides Rojas Euclides Rojas (born August 25, 1967) is a Cuban-born coach and player development official in Major League Baseball. He was most recently the bullpen coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Career Rojas was a right-handed relief pitcher in his play ...

(born 1967), Cuban-born coach and player development official in Major League Baseball

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* Felipe Rojas (born 1986), Chilean footballer *

Fernando de Rojas Fernando de Rojas (c. 1465/73, in La Puebla de Montalbán, Toledo, Spain – April 1541, in Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Spain) was a Spanish author and dramatist, known for his only surviving work, '' La Celestina'' (originally titled ''Trag ...

(c. 1465 – 1541), Castilian author *

Francisca Rojas Francisca Rojas is believed to be the first criminal found guilty through fingerprint evidence in the world. On 29 June 1892, 27-year-old Rojas murdered her two children in Necochea, Buenos Aires Province, in Argentina. Her six-year-old son, Ponc ...

, believed to be the first criminal found guilty through fingerprint evidence *

Francisco de Rojas Zorrilla Francisco de Rojas Zorrilla (4 October 1607 – 23 January 1648) was a Spanish dramatist. The main pieces of Rojas Zorrilla are ''Del rey abajo ninguno'' and ''No hay padre siendo rey'' (both published in the 1640s). Biography Rojas Zorrilla was ...

(1607–1660), Spanish dramatist *

Francisco Goméz de Sandoval y Rojas, Duke of Lerma Francisco Gómez de Sandoval y Rojas, 1st Duke of Lerma, 5th Marquess of Denia, 1st Count of Ampudia (1552/1553 – 17 May 1625), was a favourite of Philip III of Spain, the first of the ''validos'' ('most worthy') through whom the later H ...

, Duke of Lerma (1552/1553–1625) * Francisco Rojas Rojas (born 1974), Chilean football defender *

Francisco Rojas Tollinchi Francisco Rojas Tollinchi (May 30, 1911 – 1965), was a Puerto Rican poet, civic leader and journalist. Early years Rojas Tollinchi (birth name: Francisco Antonio Rojas Tollinchi) was one of five siblings born to Pedro Rojas Perez and Flor ...

(1911–1965), Puerto Rican poet, civic leader and journalist * Francisco Rojas Toledo (born 1956), Mexican politician

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Genaro Vázquez Rojas Genaro Vázquez Rojas (June 10, 1931February 2, 1972) was a Mexican school teacher, organiser, militant, and guerrilla fighter. Civic Associations Guerreran Civic Community Genaro Vázquez Rojas studied law at the National Autonomous University ...

(born 1933), former school teacher, militant and guerrilla fighter * Geraldin Rojas (born 1981), contemporary Argentine tango dancer, also known as Geraldin Paludi *

Gonzalo Rojas Gonzalo Rojas Pizarro (December 20, 1916 – April 25, 2011) was a Chilean poet.

(born 1917), Chilean poet *

Guadalupe Pérez Rojas Guadalupe Pérez Rojas (; born 19 August 1994) is an Argentine former professional tennis player. In her career, she won 13 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 18 May 2015, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 410. On 15 ...

(born 1994), Argentine tennis player * Guillermo Rojas (born 1983), Mexican football left back * Gustavo Andrés Rojas (born 1988), Colombian football defender * Gustavo Rojas (footballer) (born 1988), Colombian football defender *

Gustavo Rojas (golfer) Gustavo Rojas (born 28 September 1967) is an Argentine professional golfer. Rojas was born in Buenos Aires. He turned professional in 1984. He has had his greatest success in South America on the various Argentine tours and the regional Tour d ...

(born 1967), Argentine professional golfer *

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (12 March 1900 – 17 January 1975) was a Colombian Army of Colombia, Army general, civil engineer and dictator who ruled as List of presidents of Colombia, 19th President of Colombia as from June 1953 to May 1957. Rojas ...

(1900–1975), Colombian General, military dictator of Colombia from 1953 to 1957 *

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport (IATA: ADZ, ICAO: SKSP) (formerly Sesquicentenario Airport) is the main airport in the archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, one of the departments of Colombia. It is able to rece ...

, international airport on the San Andrés Island, Colombia

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Héctor Rojas Herazo Héctor Rojas Herazo (August 12, 1920 – April 11, 2002) was a Colombian novelist, poet, journalist and painter. Rojas was born in Tolú as son of Juan Emiro Rojas and Blance Berta Herazo. He was baptized on October 6, 1921. He started artistic ...

(1920–2002), Colombian writer *

Henry Rojas Henry Andres Rojas Delgado (born July 27, 1987) is a Colombian Association football, footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Cortuluá in the Categoria Primera A. Career Rojas started his career in the minor divisions of Deportes Tol ...

(born 1987), football striker from Colombia *

Heriberto Rojas Heriberto Rojas Herrera (born 1942 or 1943) is a former Costa Rican footballer who played his entire career for Deportivo Saprissa, during the 1960s and 1970s. He was a very courageous, tough, strong defender, with a great sense of leadership ...

, former Costa Rican footballer *

Hernando de Manrique de Rojas Hernando de Manrique de Rojas was a Spanish colonial governor of the Colony of Santiago (Jamaica) c.1575. In late 1562 he commanded Spanish forces sent to destroy Charlesfort, a French fort at Port Royal, South Carolina. This fort had been aband ...

, commander of Spanish forces sent in late 1562 to destroy the French fort at Port Royal *

Homar Rojas Homar Rojas Villarreal (born February 16, 1964 in Santiago, Nuevo León, Mexico) is a former player and a manager in Minor League Baseball. He batted and threw right-handed. Rojas spent 23 years in the minor leagues as a catcher before becoming a ...

(born 1964), former player and a manager in Minor League Baseball * Hugo Ballivian Rojas (1901–1993), de facto President of Bolivia 1951–1952

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Ibrahim Rojas Ibrahim Rojas Blanco (born October 10, 1975 in Santa Cruz del Sur, Camagüey) is a Cuban sprint canoeist who competed from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s. In 2001 he and partner Leobaldo Pereira won Cuba's first-ever world c ...

(born 1975), Cuban sprint canoeist *

Isaac Rojas Isaac Francisco Rojas Madariaga (December 3, 1906 – April 13, 1993) was an Argentine Admiral of the Navy and de facto Vice President of Argentina. He joined the Argentine Navy and had an unremarkable career until the 1946 election of Juan Per� ...

(1906–1993), Argentine Admiral of the Navy and de facto Vice President *

Iván Guzmán de Rojas Iván Guzmán de Rojas (30 March 1934 – 26 January 2022) was a Bolivian artist, mathematician, and scientist, noted for the creation of the multilingual translation system Atamiri. Early life and academia Guzmán was born in La Paz, Bolivia ...

(born 1934), Bolivian research scientist and the creator of Atamiri

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* Jesús Kiki Rojas (born 1964), former professional boxer in the super flyweight division * Jesus Rojas (1950–1991), Nicaraguan and a major leader of the FMLN resistance movement in El Salvador * Jimena Rojas Cordero (born 2004), Costa Rican international sword fighter * Joao Rojas (born 1989), Ecuadorian footballer * Joaquín Rojas (1938–2018), Filipino former basketball player * Joel Humberto Rojas Pérez (born 1968), Cuban painter * John Rojas, Jr. (died 2000), founder of the Chula Vista Historical Society * Jorge A. Rojas (born 1940), general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1991 to 1996 *

Jorge Alberto Rojas Jorge Alberto Rojas Méndez (born January 10, 1977 in Mérida) is a Venezuelan former footballer. Career Club After playing for several small clubs in Venezuela, Rojas began to establish himself as one of the nations top players while at Car ...

(born 1977), Venezuelan football midfielder * Jorge Rojas (footballer) (born 1993), Paraguayan international footballer *

Jorge Rojas Justicia * Jorge Rojas Justicia was born 15 April 1983 in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, Catalonia) is a Spanish footballer who plays for FE Grama as a central defender. * Rojas played in the Segunda Divion with CD Alcoyano Club Deportivo Alco ...

(born 1983), Spanish footballer *

José Antonio Rojas José Antonio Rojas (born 13 January 1987) is a Chilean footballer. His current club is Deportes Concepción. Club career Rojas began playing football for Unión La Calera in 2003. The defender joined Chilean Primera División side Everton de ...

(born 1987), Chilean footballer *

José Domingo Gómez Rojas José Domingo Gómez Rojas (Santiago, 19 June 1896 - 29 September 1920) was a Chileans, Chilean poet and anarchist. He is also known for being the only victim of Don Ladislao's War. Biography Gómez Rojas was born into a modest family and rais ...

(1896–1920), Chilean poet *

José Joaquín Rojas José Joaquín Rojas Gil (born 8 June 1985) is a Spanish professional road racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . Career Rojas turned professional in 2006 with . His older brother Mariano Rojas, was a professional cyclist as ...

(born 1985), Spanish professional road bicycle racer *

José López Portillo y Rojas José López Portillo y Rojas (May 26, 1850 – May 22, 1923), born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, was a Mexican lawyer, politician and man of letters. He served as Governor of Jalisco in 1911 and as Secretary of Foreign Affairs in 1914 for coup lea ...

(1850–1923), Mexican lawyer, politician and man-of-letters * José Manuel Rojas (born 1983), Chilean defender who currently plays for Universidad de Chile *

José María Rojas Garrido José María Rojas Garrido (June 7, 1824 – July 18, 1883) was a Colombian Senator, and statesmen, who as the first Presidential Designate became Acting President of the United States of Colombia (now the Republic of Colombia) in 1866 duri ...

(1824–1883), Colombian Senator * José Manuel Rojas (footballer, born 1952), football player from Costa Rica * José Rojas (baseball) (born 1993), American baseball player *

Jose Rojas (racquetball) Jose Rojas (born April 27, 1990) is a professional racquetball player. Rojas's highest ranking is #3 on the International Racquetball Tour (IRT), which he was at the end of the 2011-12 season. At the end of the 2014-15 season, Rojas was #6, whic ...

(born 1990), professional racquetball player *

Josh Rojas Joshua Luke Rojas (born June 30, 1994) is an American professional baseball utility player for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). Amateur career Rojas attended Millennium High School in Goodyear, Arizona and played college ...

(born 1994), American baseball player * Juan Carlos Rojas (born 1984), Mexican footballer * Juan Fernández de Rojas (1750–1819), Spanish historian, writer and humorist *

Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl (26 November 1826 – 22 July 1905) was the president of Venezuela from 1888 to 1890. He was the first civilian president who was elected by constitutional procedures in 50 years, and the only one who could finish his t ...

(1826–1905), President of Venezuela from 1888 to 1890 *

Juan Rodrigo Rojas Juan Rodrigo Rojas Avelar (born 9 April 1988 in Fernando de la Mora, Paraguay, Fernando de la Mora) is a Paraguayan professional Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for Club Olimpia. On 19 July 2015, List of newspapers i ...

(born 1988), Paraguayan football midfielder * Julian Guillermo Rojas (born 1990), Colombian footballer

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* Leonardo Ly Rojas (born 1985), Costa Rican footballer *

Leonel Herrera Rojas Leonel Anselmo Herrera Rojas (born 10 October 1948) is a Chilean former footballer who played as a centre-back for Universidad Católica, Colo Colo, Unión Española and O'Higgins and the Chile national team. Personal life Herrera was born ...

(born 1978), former Chilean footballer *

Liberato Marcial Rojas Liberato Marcial Rojas Cabral (17 August 1870, Asunción – 22 August 1922) was provisional President of Paraguay from July 6, 1911 to February 28, 1912. He was President of the Senate of Paraguay at the time of becoming the President of the Rep ...

(1870–1922), provisional President of Paraguay July 6, 1911 – February 28, 1912 *

Lorena Rojas Lorena Rojas (born Seydi Lorena Rojas Gonzalez; 10 February 1971 – 16 February 2015) was a Mexican actress and singer, best known for her leading roles in popular telenovelas. Biography Seydi Lorena Rojas Gonzalez was born in Mexico City, Mex ...

(born 1972), Mexican actress and singer best known for soap operas * Luis Giampietri Rojas (born 1940), retired admiral of the Peruvian Navy * Luis Rojas (disambiguation), several people *

Luis Rojas Mena Luis Rojas Mena (June 21, 1917 – March 18, 2009) was a Mexican Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. Rojas Mena was born in Jalpa de Cánovas, Guanajuato Guanajuato (), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Guanajuato ( es, Estado Libre ...

(born 1917), Mexican Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church

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* Manuel Antonio Hermoso Rojas (born 1935), Canarian politician *

Manuel Rojas (Author) Manuel Rojas Sepúlveda (; January 8, 1896 – March 11, 1973) was a Chilean writer and journalist. Biography Rojas was born in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the son of Chilean parents. In 1899 his family returned to Santiago, but in ...

(1896–1973), Chilean writer and journalist *

Manuel Rojas (footballer) Manuel Antonio "Manny" Rojas Zúñiga (born June 13, 1954) is a retired football midfielder from Chile, who represented his native country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. His professional career took him from his native Chile to Mexico and ...

(born 1954), retired football midfielder from Chile *

Manuel Rojas (independence leader) Manuel Rojas Luzardo (1831 – October 14, 1903) was a Puerto Rican-Venezuelan commander of the Puerto Rican Liberation Army and one of the main leaders of the Grito de Lares uprising against Spanish rule in Puerto Rico. Early years Manuel ...

(1820–18??), Commander of the Liberation Army against Spanish rule in Puerto Rico * Marco Antonio Rojas, Costa Rican goalkeeper *

Marco Rojas Marco Rodrigo Rojas (born 5 November 1991) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chilean side Colo-Colo and the New Zealand national team. During his time in the A-League with Melbourne Victory, Rojas was dubbed ...

, (born 1991), New Zealand footballer *

Marcus Rojas Marcus Rojas (born February 23, 1963) is an American Tuba, tubist from New York City. Early life Rojas was born in New York City on February 23, 1963, and grew up in Red Hook, Brooklyn. His early influences included Eddie Palmieri, Willie Coló ...

(born 1962), tubist from New York City, best known for his work in jazz *

Margot Rojas Mendoza Margot Rojas Mendoza (24 March 1903 – 1 November 1996) was a Cuban pianist and teacher of Cuban-Mexican origin. She performed as a concert pianist in New York, Mexico and Cuba for several years before turning to teaching. Several of her pupils b ...

(1903–1996), Mexican pianist and teacher *

María Eugenia Rojas Correa María Eugenia Rojas Correa (born 6 October 1932) is a retired Colombian political figure. The daughter of the 19th President of Colombia, Gustavo Rojas Pinilla. During her father's government she fought for women's rights by getting the recogn ...

(born 1932), retired Colombian political figure * Marielys Rojas (born 1986), Venezuelan athlete specializing in the high jump * Marlon Rojas (born 1979), Trinidad and Tobago soccer player *

Marta Rojas Marta Rojas (May 17, 1928 – October 3, 2021) was a Cuban journalist, historian, historical fiction writer, and revolutionary heroine. A witness to the 26 July 1953 assault on the Moncada Barracks, she reported on the subject of censorship to '' R ...

(1928–2021), Cuban journalist and novelist * Matías Rojas (disambiguation), multiple people *

Mauricio Rojas Mauricio José Rojas Mullor (born June 28, 1950) is a Chilean-Swedish politician and political economist, member of the Riksdag between 2002 and 2006. He served as Minister of Cultures, Arts and Heritage of Chile for four days, since August ...

(born 1950), Swedish politician, political economist, member of the Riksdag since 2002 * Mauricio Rojas Toro (born 1978), Chilean football (soccer) player *

Mel Rojas Melquíades Rojas Medrano (born December 10, 1966) is a Dominican former Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitcher. From 1990 to 1999, he played for the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League a ...

(born 1966), pitcher with a 10-year career from 1990 to 1999 *

Memo Rojas Guillermo "Memo" Rojas Jr. (born August 18, 1981) is a Mexican professional race car driver. Successful in American sports car racing, Rojas is a four-time series champion in the Rolex Sports Car Series, a three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Day ...

, Mexican-born race car driver *

Michelle Rojas Michelle Rojas (née Pennington; born December 16, 1987) is an American voice actor from Dallas, Texas. Affiliated with Funimation and Bang Zoom! Entertainment, some of her major roles are Tohka Yatogami in ''Date A Live'', Zuikaku in ''Azur La ...

, (born 1987), American voice actress affiliated with

Funimation Crunchyroll, LLC, previously known as Funimation from 1994 to 2022, is an American entertainment company owned by Japanese conglomerate Sony as a joint venture between Sony Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Aniplex that specializes ...

* Miguel Rojas (footballer), Colombian football defender *

Miguel Rojas (baseball) Miguel Elias Rojas Naidernoff (born February 24, 1989) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2014 and also played in MLB for the Mi ...

, Venezuelan baseball player *

Mike Rojas Miguel Angel Rojas (born April 17, 1963) is an American former professional baseball player and current baseball manager. He played in Minor league baseball as a catcher from 1983 to 1984 for the Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays organizat ...

(born 1963), American professional baseball coach and player development official *

Minnie Rojas Minervino Alejandro "Minnie" Rojas Landin (November 26, 1933 – March 23, 2002) was a right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the California Angels from through after many seasons pitching in Mexican semi-pro ...

(1933–2002), relief pitcher in Major League Baseball * Moisés Rojas Alou (born 1966), former Dominican-American outfielder in Major League Baseball

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* Nerio Rojas (1890–1971), Argentine physician and writer on forensic medicine * Nicolas Nunez Rojas (born 1984), Chilean football (soccer) midfielder * Nicolás Rojas Acosta (1873–1946), Argentine botanist and pteridologist * Noel Guzmán Boffil Rojas (1954–2021), Cuban painter *

Nydia Rojas Nydia Rojas (born 1980, in Whittier, California), is an American singer who performs in a wide range of musical styles such as jazz, soul, and R&B, but makes a particular specialty of Mexican folk music. Early life Nydia spent several years of ...

(born 1980), American singer of Mexican/Cuban/Yaqui Indian heritage *

Nydia Rojas (album) Nydia Rojas (born 1980, in Whittier, California), is an American singer who performs in a wide range of musical styles such as jazz, soul, and R&B, but makes a particular specialty of Mexican folk music. Early life Nydia spent several years of ...

(1996), the first album released by American singer Nydia Rojas

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Octavio Beras Rojas Octavio Antonio Beras Rojas (16 November 1906 – 1 December 1990) was a Dominican cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Santo Domingo from 1961 to 1981, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1976. Biography Octav ...

(1906–1990), Dominican prelate of the Roman Catholic Church *

Omaira Rojas Cabrera Anayibe Rojas Valderrama, also known as Omaira Rojas Cabrera ( nom de guerre: Sonia) born in the Colombian town of Palestina, Huila Department, on 16 June 1967. She comes from a low-income peasant family and had only completed two years of middle ...

(born 1967), FARC guerrilla * Oscar Rojas (Chilean footballer) (born 1958), Chilean football defender * Óscar Rojas (Costa Rican footballer) (born 1979), Costa Rican footballer *

Óscar Rojas (Mexican footballer) Óscar Adrián Rojas Castillón (born 2 August 1981) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a right-back. Rojas was trained in América's youth system and made his debut in the Invierno 2001 season against Celaya. Rojas was p ...

(born 1981), Mexican football player * Oscar Emilio Rojas (born 1979), Costa Rican-Mexican naturalized football midfielder *

Óscar Pérez Rojas Oscar or Oskar is a masculine given name of Irish origin. Etymology The name is derived from two elements in Irish: the first, ''os'', means "deer"; the second element, ''car'', means "loving" or "friend", thus "deer-loving one" or "friend of deer" ...

(born 1973), Mexican football goalkeeper * Óscar Ricardo Rojas (born 1988), Mexican footballer

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* Pablo Rojas Paz (1896–1956), Argentine writer born in Tucumán *

Paola Rojas Paola Rojas (born Paola Rojas Hinojosa; November 20, 1976) is a Mexican television news anchor. Born in Mexico City, Rojas' education started in the fine arts at a very young age. Her father was Jorge Rojas. Biography Rojas' career started at ...

(born 1976), Mexico City television news anchor * Pedro de Rojas, Spanish lawyer and colonial official in the Philippines and New Spain *

Percy Rojas Percy Rojas Montero (born September 16, 1949) is a retired football midfielder from Peru. He played on Selección de fútbol de Perú at two FIFA World Cups ( 1978 and 1982). He played in the 1975 Copa América Finals with the Peru national t ...

(born 1949), retired football midfielder from Peru *

Peter Rojas Peter Rojas (born March 18, 1975) is the co-founder of technology blogs Gizmodo and Engadget, as well as the video gaming blog Joystiq (2004). Education Rojas attended Harvard University from 1993 to 1997 where he managed the school's radio stati ...

(born 1975), the co-founder of technology blogs ''Gizmodo'' and ''Engadget''

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Rafael Hernández Rojas Rafael Hernández Rojas (born 28 February 1946) is a Mexican former breaststroke, freestyle and medley swimmer who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 19 ...

(born 1946), Mexican former swimmer *

Rafael Rojas (actor) Rafael Rojas (born Rafael Humberto Rojas Morales on April 16, 1961 in San José, Costa Rica) is a Costa Rican former male fashion model and actor of telenovelas and of the cinema of Mexico. Biography Rafael started his acting career in a play ...

(born 1961), Mexican male fashion model and actor *

Raúl Rojas Raúl Rojas González (born 1955, in Mexico City) is an emeritus professor of Computer Science and Mathematics at the Free University of Berlin, and a renowned specialist in artificial neural networks. The FU-Fighters, football-playing robots h ...

(born 1955), professor of informatics and mathematics at the Free University of Berlin *

Raul Rojas Raul Rojas (November 5, 1941 – May 20, 2012) was an American featherweight boxer. He accumulated a record of 38 wins (24 by KO), 7 losses and 2 draws. On March 28, 1968, Rojas defeated Enrique Higgins to win the List of featherweight boxing ch ...

(born 1941), Mexican American featherweight boxer * René Rojas Galdames (1919–1988), Chilean lawyer and diplomat *

Ricardo Francisco Rojas Ricardo Francisco Rojas Trujillo (born 7 May 1974) is a Chilean football manager and former player. A centre-back, he played for clubs like Universidad de Chile, América and Colo-Colo. Club career As a youth player, he was with Academia Sant ...

(born 1974), Chilean football (soccer) player *

Ricardo Ismael Rojas Ricardo Ismael Rojas Mendoza (born 26 January 1971) is a retired Paraguayan professional footballer who played as a full-back. He first came into notability at Libertad in Paraguay, transferring to Estudiantes in 1995, where he established ...

(born 1971), Argentine born former football defender * Ricardo Rojas (boxer) (born 1955), retired boxer from Cuba *

Ricardo Rojas (writer) Ricardo Rojas (16 September 1882, in Tucumán – 29 July 1957, in Buenos Aires) was an Argentine journalist and writer. He came from one of the most influential families of the Santiago del Estero Province; his father was Absalón Rojas, who ...

(1882–1957), Argentine journalist and writer * Ricardo Rojas Frías (born 1955), retired boxer from Cuba * Richard Rojas (born 1975), Bolivian football midfielder *

Roberto Rojas (Chilean footballer) Roberto Antonio "Cóndor" Rojas Saavedra (born 8 August 1957) is a retired Chilean football goalkeeper. In 1989, he deliberately injured himself during a World Cup qualifying match in an attempt to avoid a loss by the Chile national team. The ...

(born 1957), Chilean goalkeeper * Roberto Rojas (Peruvian footballer) (1955–1991), Peruvian football defender * Roberto Rojas (1966–2022), Bolivian politician * Roberto Rojas (Spanish footballer) (born 1974), Spanish footballer * Rodrigo Rojas (Paraguayan footballer) (born 1988), Paraguayan footballer *

Rodrigo Rojas DeNegri Rodrigo Andrés Rojas de Negri (7 March 1967 – 6 July 1986), known as Rodrigo Rojas, was a young photographer who was burned alive during a street demonstration against the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet in Chile. Background Rodrig ...

(1967–1986), young photographer burnt alive in Chile * Roger Rojas, Honduran football player (Rojas) Producer

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Samuel Moreno Rojas Samuel Gustavo Moreno Rojas (born 11 February 1960) is a Colombian lawyer and politician, son of former congressman Samuel Moreno Díaz and former presidential candidate María Eugenia Rojas Correa, grandson of former Colombian political-milita ...

(born 1960), Colombian American politician * Sandra Rojas (born 1973), Mexican sprint canoeist *

Sergio Rojas (Argentine footballer) Ruben Sergio Rojas (born 22 November 1973 in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker. After retiring as a player, he worked as a scout for Tours FC in South America South America ...

(born 1973), Argentine former football player * Sergio Rojas (Paraguayan footballer) (1940–2010), Paraguyan football player * Simón de Rojas (1552–1624), Spanish priest of the Trinitarian Order * Simon de Rojas Clemente y Rubio (1777–1827), Spanish botanist * Sixto Rojas (1982–2007), Paraguayan footballer

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Teodoro Rojas Teodoro Rojas Vera (25 September 1877, Asunción – 3 September 1954) was a Paraguayan botanist. Early life and education Born in Asunción, he was the son of Jose M. Rojas and Dolores Vera. He studied at national schools in Pilar and Limpio. ...

(1877–1954), Paraguayan botanist *

Tito Rojas Julio César Rojas López, better known by his stage name Tito Rojas (June 14, 1955 – December 26, 2020) and also known as "El Gallo Salsero", was a Puerto Rican salsa singer and songwriter. Early years Tito Rojas was born and raised in the ...

a.k.a. "El Gallo" (The Rooster) (1955–2020), salsa singer and bandleader * Tomás Rojas (disambiguation), several people * Toribio Rojas, former coach of the Puerto Rico Islanders, a USL soccer team

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* Vicente Rojas Lizcano (1879–1943), aka Biófilo Panclasta, individualist anarchist writer and activist * Victor Joy Way Rojas (born 1945), former Peruvian politician *

Víctor Julio Suárez Rojas Víctor Julio Suárez Rojas (2 January 1953 – 22 September 2010) — a.k.a. Jorge Briceño Suárez a.k.a. Mono Jojoy — was a high-ranking member of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a Colombian guerrilla organization. He was ...

(1953–2010), high-ranking member of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) *

Victor Rojas Victor Manuel Rojas (born February 3, 1968) is an American baseball executive and former broadcaster. He currently serves as the president and general manager of the Frisco RoughRiders. Rojas is best known for his time with the Los Angeles Angels ...

(born 1968), former member of the Texas Rangers radio broadcast team

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Yulimar Rojas Yulimar Rojas Rodríguez (Venezuelan ; also known as Yolimar Rojas; born 21 October 1995) is a Venezuelan athlete who holds the world record for women's triple jump, at . She is the current Olympic champion, a three-time World Champion ( 2017 L ...

(born 1995), Venezuelan track and field athlete

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