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Douglas (given Name)
Douglas is a Scottish masculine given name which originated from the surname ''Douglas''. Although today the name is almost exclusively given to boys, it was used as a girl's name in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in the north of England. The Scottish surname ''Douglas'' was borne by one of the most powerful families of the Kingdom of Scotland (the Earls of Douglas, Angus, Morton, Dukes of Hamilton and others). It has sometimes been stated that the given name is connected with the given name '' Dougal'', although it is more likely derived from the surname already mentioned. Linguistically, ''Douglas'' is derived from the Gaelic elements: ''dubh'', meaning "dark, black"; and ''glas'', meaning "stream" (also a derivative of ''glas'', meaning "green"). The surname ''Douglas'' is a habitational name, which could be derived from any of the many places so-named. While there are numerous places with this name in both Ireland and Scotland, it is thought, in most cases, to refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Lanarkshire
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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig () (Great Barn of Ostaig) is a public higher education college situated in the Sleat peninsula in the south of the Isle of Skye, with an associate campus at Bowmore on the island of Islay, Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle (the Islay Columba Centre). Sabhal Mòr is an independent Academic Partner in the federal University of the Highlands and Islands. Uniquely, its sole medium of instruction on degree courses is Scottish Gaelic. Since its foundation in 1973 Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has played a crucial role in the linguistic and cultural renaissance of Gaelic in Scotland. The college enjoys an international reputation for the study of the history and literature of the Gàidhealtachd, past and present; for research into political, educational, and community aspects of minority language maintenance and revitalisation; and for its engagement with Gaelic creative arts, as well as with broadcast and online media. Sabhal Mòr's research base has been further streng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas (footballer, Born 1988)
Douglas Franco Teixeira (born 12 January 1988), simply known as Douglas, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. Born in Brazil, he is also a naturalized citizen of the Netherlands, holding Dutch citizenship and being eligible to represent the Netherlands national team at international level. Career FC Twente Born in Florianópolis, Douglas began his career with Joinville at the age of 16. Douglas joined Dutch team Twente on trial prior to the 2007–08 season, playing his first match in a friendly against Borussia Mönchengladbach on 7 September 2007, which saw Twente draw 2–2. Douglas impressed the club's management, resulting Douglas signing a three-year contract with Twente on 24 September 2007. After playing in the reserve for the first three months at the club, Douglas made his competitive Twente debut on 22 December 2007, coming on as a 90th-minute substitute in an Eredivisie match against Heerenveen. He then made his first start for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas (footballer, Born 1987)
Dyanfres Douglas Chagas Matos (born December 30, 1987), or simply Douglas, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Kashiwa Reysol, as a striker. Career Douglas signed for Tokushima Vortis in July 2010. He made his J2 League debut on 25 July 2010 against Tokyo Verdy. He scored his first goal for the club on 22 August 2010 against Giravanz Kitakyushu. In 2015, he was loaned to J1 League side Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He was named in the 2015 J.League Best XI. In 2016, Douglas moved to UAE and signed for Al Ain FC. In November 25, he missed a penalty which effect Al Ain and make them lost the champions league final. Club statistics ''Updated to 3 November 2021''.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社"J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2019 (NSK MOOK)" 9 February 2019, Japan, (p. 69 out of 289) 1Includes J1 Promotion Playoffs, J. League Championship, Japanese Super Cup, and FIFA World Cup. Honours Club ;Sanfrecce Hiroshima *J1 League: 2015 ;Al Ain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas (footballer, Born 1986)
Douglas de Oliveira, simply Douglas (born 30 January 1986 in Ponta Grossa, Paraná), is a Brazilian footballer who plays as attacker and that currently playing on Criciúma Football career Douglas started his career with América Mineiro, also serving a brief loan at Grêmio. In the 2008 summer he was sold to Vitória de Guimarães, spending his first season severely injured, but still scoring four goals in the league, namely in a 3–1 win at C.D. Trofense on 28 September 2008. Douglas was sparingly used by Guimarães in the following two seasons combined, only finding the net once. On 1 June 2011 the free agent signed a four-year contract with Minho neighbours S.C. Braga, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas (footballer, Born 1985)
Douglas Marques dos Santos (born May 18, 1985, in São Paulo), simply known as Douglas or Douglas Santos, is a Brazilian central defender. He currently plays for XV de Novembro. Career Made professional debut for Atlético-PR in 1–2 defeat away to Paysandu in the Campeonato Brasileiro on August 13, 2005. In December 2008 transferred on loan to Flamengo for 2009 season. Flamengo career statistics :''(Correct July 11, 2009)'' ''according to combined sources on the. '' Honours ; *: 2009 *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas (footballer, Born December 1983)
Douglas David Fernandes (born December 13, 1983), known as just Douglas, is a Brazilian football player. Playing career Douglas played for J2 League club; Roasso Kumamoto is a Japanese football club based in Kumamoto, the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture. The club currently plays in the J2 League, which is the second tier of football in the country. ''Roasso'' is a portmanteau of the Italian words ''rosso'' an ... in 2013 season. Club statistics References External links * 1983 births Living people Brazilian footballers Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Japan J2 League players Roasso Kumamoto players Association football midfielders {{Brazil-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas (footballer, Born March 1983)
Douglas Renato de Jesus (born 9 March 1983), known simply as Douglas, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent most of his professional career with Vitória de Guimarães, having signed in 2011 from Ipatinga. He won the 2012–13 Taça de Portugal with the club, appearing in 235 competitive matches. Club career Early career Douglas was born in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, and started his career with hometown club Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP). In 2006 he joined Iraty Sport Club, but returned to his native state in the following year after signing for Olímpia Futebol Clube. After winning the year's Campeonato Paulista Série A3, Douglas moved to neighbouring Sertãozinho Futebol Clube in the Série C. Santos On 6 February 2008, Douglas was presented at Série A side Santos FC after agreeing to a three-year contract. During his first season he started ahead of Fábio Costa and Felipe, playing 17 matches to help his team finish in the 15th position ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas (footballer, Born 1982)
Douglas dos Santos (born 18 February 1982), simply known as Douglas, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Career Prior to being signed for Al Wasl FC for R$11m, Douglas was owned by two clubs; each owning 50% of his player card, the first club was Corinthians where he used to play before moving to Al Wasl, and the second was São Caetano. He played only half a season with Al Wasl in the 2009–10 season before moving back to Brazil to play for Grêmio. Douglas was first picked for Brazil's national team on October 29, 2010 to play a friendly match against Argentina. On 27 October 2020, 38-year old Douglas announced his retirement from football. In February 2021, Douglas returned to Grêmio to play for their futsal team. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas (footballer, Born 1963)
William Douglas Humia Menezes (born 1 March 1963), known as just Douglas, is a Brazilian former footballer. He played in eleven matches for the Brazil national football team in 1987. He was also part of Brazil's squad for the 1987 Copa América The 1987 Copa América was the 33rd edition of the Copa América, CONMEBOL's national team competition. It was the first Copa América under the new rotational hosting system. Argentina, as the first country alphabetically, hosted the tournament ... tournament. References External links * 1963 births Living people Brazilian footballers Brazil international footballers Association football midfielders Footballers from Belo Horizonte Footballers at the 1987 Pan American Games Pan American Games gold medalists for Brazil Medalists at the 1987 Pan American Games Pan American Games medalists in football {{Brazil-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug
Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas. Notable people with the name include: Douglas Grosch, ex. People A–C * Doug Allison (1846–1916), American baseball player * Doug Anderson (other), multiple people * Doug Applegate (other), multiple people * Doug Armstrong (born 1964), Canadian National Hockey League team general manager * Doug Armstrong (broadcaster) (1931–2015), New Zealand cricketer, television sports broadcaster and politician * Doug Baldwin (born 1988), American football player * Doug Baldwin (ice hockey) (1922–2007), Canadian ice hockey player * Doug Bennett (other), multiple people * Doug Bereuter (born 1939), American former politician * Doug Bing (born 1950/51), Canadian pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Hawaii Press
A university () is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States, the designation is reserved for colleges that have a graduate school. The word ''university'' is derived from the Latin ''universitas magistrorum et scholarium'', which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". The first universities were created in Europe by Catholic Church monks. The University of Bologna (''Università di Bologna''), founded in 1088, is the first university in the sense of: *Being a high degree-awarding institute. *Having independence from the ecclesiastic schools, although conducted by both clergy and non-clergy. *Using the word ''universitas'' (which was coined at its foundation). *Issuing secular and non-secular degrees: grammar, rhetoric, logic, theology, canon law, notarial law.Hunt Janin: "The university ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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