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Rodrigo
Rodrigo () is a Spanish, Portuguese and Italian name derived from the Germanic name ''Roderick'' ( Gothic ''*Hroþareiks'', via Latinized ''Rodericus'' or ''Rudericus''), given specifically in reference to either King Roderic (d. 712), the last Visigothic ruler or to Saint Roderick (d. 857), one of the Martyrs of Córdoba (feast day 13 March). The modern given name has the short forms ''Ruy, Rui'', and in Galician ''Roy, Roi''. The patronymic surname of this name is "'' Rodríguez''". The name is very frequently given in Portugal; it was the most popularly given masculine name in 2011–2012, and during 2013–2016 ranked between 4th and 2nd most popular. It is also moderately popular in Spain, ranking between 30th and 60th most popular during 2002–2015. History The form ''Rodrigo'' becomes current in the later medieval period. It is recorded in the ''Cantar de Mio Cid'', written c. 1200, as the name of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (c. 1043 – 1099, known as ''E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Roa Duterte (, ; born March 28, 1945) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 16th president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. He is the first Philippine president from Mindanao, and is the oldest person to assume office, beginning his term at age 71. Duterte is the chairman of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino, the ruling party during his presidency. Born in Maasin, Leyte (now in Southern Leyte), Duterte moved to Davao as a child where his father, Vicente Duterte, served as provincial governor. He studied political science at the Lyceum of the Philippines University, graduating in 1968, before obtaining a law degree from San Beda College of Law in 1972. He then worked as a lawyer and prosecutor for Davao City, before becoming vice mayor and, subsequently, mayor of the city in the wake of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Duterte won seven terms and served as mayor of Davao for over 22 years, during which the once crime-ridden city became pea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo De Paul
Rodrigo Javier De Paul (; born 24 May 1994) is an Argentine professional football player who plays primarily as a central midfielder for club Atlético Madrid and the Argentina national team. Club career Racing Club Born in Sarandí, Greater Buenos Aires, De Paul joined Racing Club's youth setup in 2002, aged eight. He was called up to the main squad on 24 June 2012, while still a junior, for a match against Vélez Sarsfield, but remained unused in the 1–2 home loss. On 10 February 2013, De Paul played his first match as a professional, replacing Mauro Camoranesi in the 86th minute of a 0–3 loss at Atlético de Rafaela. He scored his first goal a month later, netting the last through a long-range shot in a 3–0 win at San Martín de San Juan. De Paul appeared in 19 matches during the 2012–13 campaign. He then played a key part in 2013–14, featuring in 35 matches and scoring four times. Valencia On 9 May 2014, it was announced that Valencia CF agreed to a US$6. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo Damm
Rodrigo Damm (; born 3 February 1980) is a Brazilian retired professional mixed martial artist who last competed in the Lightweight division of the UFC. A professional since 2004, he also competed for World Victory Road, Strikeforce, Jungle Fight, Shooto, and was a competitor on '' The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil''. Background Damm began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu when he was 16 years old, and also competed in wrestling. He is a seven-time national champion in both sports as well as a world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Mixed martial arts career Early career Damm made his professional mixed martial arts debut in October 2004, losing via split decision to Luciano Azevedo. In the years following that loss, he went on an 8 fight win streak while fighting all over the world including Japan, Russia and South Korea. Strikeforce Damm made his United States MMA debut at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz against Gilbert Melendez for the Strikeforce Interim Lightweight Championship. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo Callapina
Rodrigo Sutiq Callapiña was a native Inca who successfully claimed his nobility in colonial Spanish America in 1569. Overview In the late 16th century, the Spanish developed a political system that depended heavily on the social status and prestige of the individual. Natives who were not nobility were expected to pay taxes, perform public labor, and personal service for the Spanish. Because of this pressure Incan natives began to manipulate both the legal system and their traditional mythology to prove their noble lineage. In 1569, Rodrigo Sutiq Callapiña successfully claimed his nobility by linking his bloodline to Manqo Qhapaq and Qoya Qori Kuka. Manqo Qhapaq was the mythic ancient Inka ancestor, known as the first Inka, and Qoya Qori Kuka was a great female warrior who defended Cuzco and was later imbued into a stone as a spiritual protector. The Callapiña document The main document used to assess Rodrigo Sutiq Callapiña is called the Callapiña Document, which he ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo De La Cadena
Rodrigo Álvarez de la Cadena (born 3 January 1988) is a Mexican singer, performer, songwriter, radio host and musician. He is best known for his performances with a variety of worldwide artists and performers. He is also the host of a live radio show in which he performs and introduces audiences to his music. Biography Rodrigo de la Cadena has become a multifaceted young artist, passionate by the Golden Age of romantic music (Agustín Lara, Gonzalo Curiel, María Grever, Los Panchos, Pedro Vargas, Amparo Montes, and Álvaro Carrillo), becoming the most faithful lover and present impeller of Bolero music, having a repertoire of more than 900 songs as well as his own original material. Rodrigo not only has had the professional support of artists like Armando Manzanero, Roberto Cantoral, Lucho Gatica, Carlos Lico, Imelda Miller, Enrique Chia, Gualberto Castro, Chamin Correa, the late Pepe Jara, José José, among others which he has worked several times but has their uncond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo (musician)
Rodrigo Alejandro Bueno (; 24 May 1973 – 24 June 2000), also known by his stage name Rodrigo or his nickname "El Potro" ("the Colt"), was an Argentine singer of cuarteto music. He is widely regarded as the best, most famous and most influential singer in the history of this genre. Bueno's style was marked by his on-stage energy and charisma. His short, dyed hair and casual clothes differed from typical cuarteto singers with strident colors and long curly hair. During his career, Bueno expanded cuarteto music to the Argentine national scene, remaining one of the main figures of the genre. and Beatriz Olave, a songwriter and newsstand owner, Rodrigo Bueno was born into the cuarteto musical scene in Córdoba, Argentina. He first appeared on television at the age of two, on the show ''Fiesta de Cuarteto'', along with family friend Juan Carlos "La Mona" Jiménez. With the help of his father, he recorded an album of children's songs, ''Disco Baby'', at the age of five. During his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo Tiuí
Rodrigo Bonifácio da Rocha (born 4 December 1985), nicknamed Tiuí, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a forward. Football career At Fluminense FC, Tiuí broke into the first team at the age of 18. In his first full season, he scored five goals in 18 Série A appearances, but only managed to find the net on three occasions the following campaign, having appeared in 29 league matches. In 2006, Tiuí went on loan to Esporte Clube Noroeste from the Série C. He had another loan spell the same year with Santos FC, thus returning to the top level. Tiuí signed with Sporting Clube de Portugal in January 2008, with the club buying half of the player's rights from C.A. Rentistas (his rights were in fact held by an investing company). His debut for the ''Lions'' came on 3 February in a 0–1 away loss to C.F. Os Belenenses; in one rare start, in the Lisbon derby against S.L. Benfica at home, he provided the assist in Simon Vukčević's goal as the derby fini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo Blankenship
Rodrigo John Blankenship (born January 29, 1997), nicknamed "Hot Rod", is an American professional football placekicker for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he kicked the longest field goal in Rose Bowl history. Blankenship has received considerable media attention for the thick glasses that he wears during games. Early life Blankenship was born in Marietta, Georgia, to Ken and Izabella Blankenship. He is of Brazilian descent through his maternal grandparents, who still live there. After spending several years playing soccer, Blankenship began kicking footballs at 10 years old. He attended Sprayberry High School. As a high schooler, Blankenship participated in the 2014–15 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was ranked by 247sports.com as the ninth-best kicker in the country. College career Blankenship entered Georgia in 2015 as a preferred walk-on and redshirted his first year. As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo Soares
Rodrigo Alves Soares (born 26 December 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right back for Novorizontino. Club career Early career Born on 26 December 1992 in Porangatu, Brazil, Rodrigo Alves Soares played football from a young age. He was introduced to professional football at the age of 20, at União São João. He joined Santo André for a while, before signing for Grêmio Anápolis. With 14 matches and 1 goal in 2014–15, he moved to play in Europe. He moved to Porto and played for their B team for two seasons. In 2017, he was loaned to Chaves for half a season, recording his first appearances in Primeira Liga. In the following season, Rodrigo was on the lookout for a top-tier team that would grant him opportunities to show his worth. Desportivo das Aves gave him this chance. C.D. Aves In his first season at Desportivo das Aves, Rodrigo conjured up 1 goal and 2 assists in 33 encounters and contributed to his club's first ever silverware, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo De La Guitarra
Rodrigo de la Guitarra ("Rodrigo of the gittern") was a Spanish lutenist and gittern player, active primarily in the first half of the fifteenth century. Rodrigo was in the service of the House of Trastámara, and was a court composer for Ferdinand I of Aragon when he received the Crown of Aragon in 1412. At Ferdinand's death in 1416, Alfonso V was crowned King of Aragon, and Rodrigo remained in his service under the title ''ministril de camara''. He was sent to visit the Count of Foix and the courts of Navarre and Castile, accompanied by Diego, a singer who also served the Aragonese royalty."Rodrigo de la Guitarra". ''The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians''. 2nd edition, Oxford, 2001. Rodrigo accompanied Alfonso on a visit to Naples in 1421; while he was away the following year, his wife, Ines Gonzalez, was kidnapped in Valencia, and his house was robbed. The abductors were caught in Seville and punished.M.C. Gómez, "Some Precursors of the Spanish Lute School". '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo López (physician)
Roderigo Lopes (c. 1517 – 7 June 1594) was a Portuguese physician who served as a physician-in-chief to Elizabeth I of England, Queen Elizabeth I of England from 1581 until his death by execution, having been found guilty of plotting to poison her. A Portuguese ''converso'' or New Christian of Jewish ancestry, he is the only royal doctor in English history to have been executed, and may have inspired the character of Shylock in William Shakespeare, Shakespeare's ''The Merchant of Venice'', which was written within four years of his death. The son of a Portuguese royal physician of Jewish descent, Lopes was raised a Catholic and educated at the University of Coimbra. Amid the Portuguese Inquisition he was accused of Crypto-Judaism, secretly practising Judaism, and compelled to leave the country. He settled in London in 1559, joined the Church of England and became house physician at St Bartholomew's Hospital. Gaining a reputation as a careful and skilled physician, he acquired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
