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Francisco Álvarez (Spain)
Francisco Álvarez may refer to: Arts and Entertainment *Francisco Álvarez (actor) (1892–1960), Argentine actor * Francisco C. Álvarez (1903–1963), Filipino actor and playwright Politics *Francisco Álvares (c. 1465–1536/41), Portuguese missionary and explorer *Francisco Álvarez-Cascos (born 1947), Spanish civil engineer and politician Sportspeople * Francisco Álvarez (beach volleyball) (born 1969), Cuban beach volleyball player * Francisco Álvarez (footballer, born 1982), Salvadoran footballer * Francisco Álvarez (footballer, born 2000), Argentine defender for San Martín de San Juan *Francisco Álvarez (baseball) Francisco Javier Álvarez (born November 19, 2001), nicknamed The Troll, is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022. Early life Álvarez was born in Guatire, ... (born 2001), Venezuelan baseball player Other uses * Francisco Álvarez Martínez (1925–2022), cardinal ...
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Francisco Álvarez (actor)
Francisco Álvarez (December 26, 1892, in Buenos Aires – April 21, 1960, in Lanús) was an Argentine film and theater actor, notable for his work during the Golden Age of Argentine cinema The Golden Age of Argentine cinema (Spanish language, Spanish: ''Época de Oro del cine argentino'' or other equivalent names), sometimes known interchangeably as the broader classical or classical-industrial period (Spanish: ''período clásico- .... Entering film in 1937 he appeared in 54 films between then and his death in 1960, appearing in films, such as '' Al marido hay que seguirlo'' with Mapy Cortés and Pedro Quartucci in 1948. Selected filmography *'' Educating Niní'' (1940) * '' A Thief Has Arrived'' (1940) * '' The Song of the Suburbs'' (1941) * '' Girls Orchestra'' (1941) * '' Saint Candida'' (1945) * '' Modern Husbands'' (1948) * '' That's the Woman I Want'' (1951) References External linksFrancisco Álvarezat argentinafilms.com * * 1892 births 1960 deaths Argen ...
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Francisco C
Francisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the masculine given name ''Franciscus''. Meaning of the name Francisco In Spanish, people with the name Francisco are sometimes nicknamed " Paco". San Francisco de Asís was known as ''Pater Communitatis'' (father of the community) when he founded the Franciscan order, and "Paco" is a short form of ''Pater Communitatis''. In areas of Spain where Basque is spoken, " Patxi" is the most common nickname; in the Catalan areas, "Cesc" (short for Francesc) is often used. In Spanish Latin America and in the Philippines, people with the name Francisco are frequently called " Pancho". " Kiko"and "Cisco" is also used as a nickname, and "Chicho" is another possibility. In Portuguese, people named Francisco are commonly nicknamed " Chico" (''shíco''). People with the given name * Pope Francis (1936-2025) is rendered in the Spanish, Portuguese and Filipino languages as Papa Francisco * Francisco Acebal (1866–1933), Spanish writer and au ...
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Francisco Álvares
Francisco Álvares ( – 1536–1541) was a Portugal, Portuguese missionary and exploration, explorer. In 1515 he traveled to Ethiopia as part of the Portuguese embassy to emperor Lebna Dengel accompanied by returning Mateus (Ethiopia), Ethiopian ambassador Matheus. The embassy arrived only in 1520 to Ethiopian Empire, Ethiopia where he joined long sought Portuguese envoy Pêro da Covilhã. There he remained six years, returning to Lisbon in 1526-27 having written a report entitled ''Verdadeira Informação das Terras do Preste João das Índias'' ("A True Relation of the Lands of Prester John of the Indies"). 1515 embassy to Ethiopia Francisco Álvares was a chaplain-priest and almoner to King Manuel I of Portugal. He was sent in 1515 as part of the Portuguese embassy to the nəgusä nägäst (Emperor of Ethiopia), accompanied by the Mateus (Ethiopia), Ethiopian ambassador Matheus. Their first attempt to reach the port of Massawa failed due to the actions of Lopo Soares de ...
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Francisco Álvarez-Cascos
Francisco Álvarez–Cascos Fernández (born 1 October 1947) is a Spanish politician. He was Secretary-General of the ruling Partido Popular from 1989 to 1999 and the President of the Principality of Asturias from 2011 to 2012. Álvarez-Cascos studied civil engineering, and after working in an architect office and then for an architects association for a few years, he soon became a professional politician. In 1976 he joined Reforma Democrática, which later merged into Alianza Popular, both right-wing parties. He was the spokesman for the Gijón Council between 1979 and 1986, a county councilor and a member of the regional Pre-Autonomous Body. In 1982, after Alianza Popular merged into the center-right People's Party, he was elected senator for Asturias, a position which he combined with that of spokesman for the People's Party Parliamentary Group in the General Junta of the Principate of Asturias (Asturias' regional legislature) from 1983 onwards. In 1986 he was elected ...
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Francisco Álvarez (beach Volleyball)
Francisco "Francis" Álvarez Cutiño (born April 12, 1969) is a beach volleyball player from Cuba who won the gold medal in the men's beach team competition at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, partnering with Juan Rossell. He represented his native country at the 1996 and the 2004 Summer Olympics The 2004 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad (), and officially branded as Athens 2004 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 13 to 29 August 2004 in Athens, Greece. The Games saw 10,625 athletes .... References External links * * * * 1969 births Living people Cuban beach volleyball players Men's beach volleyball players Beach volleyball players at the 1996 Summer Olympics Beach volleyball players at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic beach volleyball players for Cuba Beach volleyball players at the 2003 Pan American Games Beach volleyball players at the 2007 Pan American Games Pan Amer ...
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Francisco Álvarez (footballer, Born 1982)
Francisco Jovel Álvarez Rivera (born November 24, 1982, in El Salvador) is a Salvadoran professional footballer, who currently plays as a defender. Club career Municipal Limeño He started his career at his hometown club Municipal Limeño in 2001. Atlético Chaparrastique He signed with Atlético Chaparrastique in 2004. Alianza FC In 2005, Álvarez signed with Alianza F.C. Águila After a short-lived spell with Luis Ángel Firpo, he moved to Águila in 2009. Vista Hermosa In 2011, Álvarez signed with Vista Hermosa. Third return to Municipal Limeño After a short spell in 2005, Álvarez signed again with Municipal Limeño in 2012. Isidro Metapán In July 2013, Álvarez signed with A.D. Isidro Metapán for the Apertura 2013. Fourth return to Municipal Limeño In 2017, Álvaro signed again with Municipal Limeño. International career Álvarez made his debut for El Salvador in an April 2007 friendly match against Haiti and has earned a total of 3 caps, scoring no go ...
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Francisco Álvarez (footballer, Born 2000)
Francisco Álvarez (born 26 February 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Argentinos Juniors. Career Club Álvarez's career began with San Martín in 2013, initially featuring for their youth squads. He first made a teamsheet for the first-team in June 2017, when he was an unused substitute for a Copa Argentina defeat to Atlanta. As he was for an Argentine Primera División match with Tigre on 5 February 2018, which preceded his professional debut on 12 February during a league loss away to Atlético Tucumán. In January 2022, Álvarez joined Argentine Primera División club Talleres de Córdoba Club Atlético Talleres (; ), mostly known simply as Talleres ( in Rioplatense Spanish, Rioplatense accent and or in Cordobés Spanish, Cordobés accent; ), is an Football in Argentina, Argentine professional sports club based in the city of C ... on a deal until the end of 2026. On 5 June 2022, to get some more playing time, Álvarez join ...
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Francisco Álvarez (baseball)
Francisco Javier Álvarez (born November 19, 2001), nicknamed The Troll, is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022. Early life Álvarez was born in Guatire, Venezuela. Between his father, José, and mother, Yolanda, Álvarez had two older siblings and an older half-brother. His sister died when he was a teenager. As a youth, Álvarez developed his strength by working for his father's construction company. He dropped out of school to pursue baseball full-time at eleven years old, by which point he was already playing in international tournaments. He later received his high school diploma via the Mets' Latin American baseball academy. Inspired by fellow Venezuelan catcher Henry Blanco, Álvarez started catching at twelve years old. Professional career Minor leagues Álvarez signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent in July 2018. He spent his first professional season in 201 ...
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Francisco Álvarez Martínez
Francisco Álvarez Martínez (14 July 1925 – 5 January 2022) was a Spanish prelate of the Catholic Church who was archbishop of Toledo from 1995 to 2002. He was bishop of Tarazona from 1973 to 1976, of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño from 1976 to 1989, and of Orihuela-Alicante from 1989 to 1995. He was created a cardinal in 2001. Biography Álvarez Martínez was born in the parish of Santa Eulalia de Ferroñes in Llanera, Asturias, on 14 July 1925. He studied at the seminary in Oviedo and was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Oviedo on 11 June 1950. He served as the archbishop's secretary from 1950 to 1956 and was chancellor of the archdiocese from 1957 to 1969. He studied canon law at the Pontifical University of Salamanca from 1955 to 1958 and then earned a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical University of Comillas in 1962. He was appointed bishop of Tarazona on 13 April 1973 by Pope Paul VI. He was consecrated by Luigi Dadaglio, Apostolic Nuncio to Spain, a ...
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