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Ugo (given Name)
Ugo is the Italian form of Hugh (given name), Hugh, a name of Germanic origin. Its diminutive form is Ugolino (other), Ugolino. It is also a Nigerian Igboid languages, Igbo first name. People with the name include: * Vgo (stonemason) (), a medieval stonemason * Ugo Bassi (1800–1849), a Roman Catholic priest and Italian nationalist * Ugo Betti (1892–1953), Italian judge and author * Ugo Boncompagni (1502–1585), the birth name of Pope Gregory XIII, pope from 1572 to 1585 * Ugo Correani (1935–1992), Italian/German fashion designer * Ugo da Carpi (), Italian printmaker * Ugo Coccia (1895–1932), Italian journalist and politician * Ugo Didier (born 2001), French Paralympic swimmer * Ugo Ehiogu (1972–2017), English football player * Ugo Fano (1912–2001), Italian physicist *Ugo Foscolo (1778-1827), Italian poet and writer * Ugo Gabrieli (born 1989), Italian footballer * Ugo Giachery (1896–1989), Italian convert to the Bahá'í faith * Ugo Humbert (born 1998), French ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Hugh (given Name)
Hugh is the English-language variant of the masculine given name , itself the Old French variant of '' Hugo (name)">Hugo'', a short form of Continental Germanic Germanic name">given names beginning in the element "mind, spirit" (Old English ). The Germanic name is on record beginning in the 8th century, in variants ''Chugo, Hugo, Huc, Ucho, Ugu, Uogo, Ogo, Ougo,'' etc. The name's popularity in the Middle Ages ultimately derives from its use by Frankish nobility, beginning with Duke of the Franks and Count of Paris Hugh the Great (898–956). The Old French form was adopted into English from the Norman period (e.g. Hugh of Montgomery, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury d. 1098; Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester, d. 1101). The spelling ''Hugh'' in English is from the Picard variant spelling '' Hughes'', where the orthography ''-gh-'' takes the role of ''-gu-'' in standard French, i.e. to express the phoneme /g/ as opposed to the affricate /ʒ/ taken by the grapheme ''g'' before front ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Giachery
Ugo Giachery (May 13, 1896 – July 5, 1989) was a prominent Italian Baháʼí from an aristocratic family from Palermo. At an anniversary of the founding of the spiritual assembly of Perugia Giachery told the story of how, as a young wounded soldier, still ignorant of the Baháʼí Faith, he was in Perugia in 1916. After World War I he moved to the United States, where he became a Baháʼí around 1926. In 1947, his family moved back to Rome in Italy. He translated many Baháʼí books into Italian. From 1948 he started taking care of the marble supplies from Italy for the superstructure of the Shrine of the Báb and the International Archives Building. He was appointed a Hand of the Cause by Shoghi Effendi in December 1951, who also appointed him as a member-at-large of the International Baháʼí Council The International Baháʼí Council (IBC) was an administrative institution of the Baháʼí Faith, first created in 1951 as a precursor to the Universal House of Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Zagato
Ugo Zagato (25 June 1890, in Gavello – 31 October 1968) was an Italian automobile designer, known for establishing and running the Zagato coachbuilder, famous for its lightweight designs. He had five brothers and lost his father (1905), forcing him to emigrate to Germany and metalworks employment in Köln (1905). He returned to serve in the military (1909) and joined car coachbuilder Carrozzeria Varesina in Varese, while studying at the Santa Maria design school. During World War I he moved to Torino and joined the Pomilio aircraft manufacturer, learning lightweight body construction (1915–1919). He established Carrozzeria Ugo Zagato & Co., a workshop in Milan (1919), where he built close ties with Alfa Romeo. His workshop was destroyed and rebuilt as La Zagato outside Milan after World War II, joined in 1946 by his sons Elio Zagato (1921–2009), and Gianni Zagato (1929–2020). Ugo's sons continued operations after his death in 1968. Awards *Compasso d'Oro The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Ugochukwu
Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi (born April 23, 2007) is an American racing driver, who competes in the FIA Formula 3 Championship for Prema Racing, Prema. Born and raised in New York City, Ugochukwu is the son of Nigerian fashion model Oluchi Onweagba and her Italian husband. He previously finished third in the 2022 F4 British Championship, F4 British Championship racing for Carlin Motorsport, Carlin and was runner-up in the 2023 Italian F4 Championship for Prema. He also competed in the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship, Formula Regional European Championship. In 2024 Macau Grand Prix, 2024, Ugochukwu became the first American victor of the Macau Grand Prix in 43 years. He is a member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme. Early and personal life Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi was born in New York City on April 23, 2007. His father, Luca Orlandi, is an Italian fashion designer and his mother, Oluchi Onweagba, is a Nigerian fashion model. Career Karting Ugochukwu began his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Tognazzi
Ottavio "Ugo" Tognazzi (23 March 1922 – 27 October 1990) was an Italian actor, director, and screenwriter. He is considered one of the most important faces of Italian comedy together with Vittorio Gassman, Nino Manfredi, Marcello Mastroianni and Alberto Sordi. Early life Tognazzi was born in Cremona, in northern Italy but spent his youth in various localities as his father was a travelling clerk for an insurance company. After his return to his native city in 1936, he worked in a cured meats production plant where he achieved the position of accountant. During World War II, he was inducted into the Army and returned home after the Armistice of 8 September 1943, and joined the Black Brigades for a while. His passion for theater and acting dates from his early years, and also during the conflict he organized shows for his fellow soldiers. In 1945, he moved to Milan, where he was enrolled in the theatrical company led by Wanda Osiris. A few years later, he formed his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Sansonetti
Ugo Sansonetti (10 January 1919 – 14 August 2019), nicknamed Matusalesto (a pun based on the name of Matusalem and the Italian ''lesto'', "quick"), was an Italian writer and masters athlete. Biography He is the current world record holder in the M85 200 metres and M90 400 metres. He is famous throughout Italy for his appearance as a spry athlete in a Coca-Cola and a Bertolli advertisement. Born in Rome, Italy, he was the son of Admiral Luigi Sansonetti. From 2011 he lived in Rome, and has ten children, 25 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He has a law degree and was a pioneer cavalry officer.A 85 ANNI VOLERÀ IN ASSENZA DI GRAVITÀ CON SPACELAND (Nota: l'articolo è del 2004, il volo è stato poi effettuato l'anno successivo, all'età di 86 anni, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Rondinone
Ugo Rondinone (born November 30, 1964) is a Swiss-born contemporary artist. Rondinone is known for his temporary, large-scale land art sculpture, '' Seven Magic Mountains'' (2016–2021), with its seven fluorescently-painted totems of large, car-size stones stacked high. Early life and education Ugo Rondinone was born in 1965 to Italian parents, Benito and Eufemia Rondinone, in the resort town of Brunnen, Switzerland. His father, Benito, was born in Matera, Italy, an ancient city built into limestone cliffs and the site of Mel Gibson's 2004 biblical drama film '' The Passion of the Christ'' (2004) and Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1964 biblical drama film '' The Gospel According to St. Matthew.'' Benito was a mason who built stone walls by hand. Benito grew up in Sassi di Matera, a series of Paleolithic-era cave dwellings, which was in 1993 declared a Unesco World Heritage Site but was, during Benito's childhood, still an active community. Conditions were unsanitary and unsaf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Panziera
Blessed Ugo Panziera, or Panciera, also known as Ugo da Prato (circa 1260 – circa 1330), was an Italian theologian, Franciscan friar, missionary, and writer. He wrote epistles, ''laude The ''lauda'' (Italian pl. ''laude'') or ''lauda spirituale'' was the most important form of vernacular sacred song in Italy in the late medieval era and the Renaissance. ''Laude'' remained popular into the nineteenth century. The lauda was ofte ...'' of Jacoponic inspiration, and thirteen spiritual treatises of Bonaventurian inspiration. Works * * References 13th-century Italian Roman Catholic theologians 14th-century Italian Roman Catholic theologians Franciscan beatified people Italian beatified people Italian Franciscans Italian Roman Catholic missionaries People from Pomarance Year of birth uncertain {{Italy-theologian-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Mulas
Ugo Mulas (28 August 1928 – 2 March 1973) was an Italian photographer noted for his portraits of artists and his street photography. Life and work Ugo Mulas was born on August 28, 1928, in Pozzolengo, province of Brescia. He began his studies in law in 1948 in Milan, but left to take art courses at the Brera Fine Arts Academy. Soon, he started shooting reports on life of Milan's suburbs. Upon joining the regulars at the legendary "Jamaica" bar, he became part of the art and fashion community. In 1954 he was asked to cover the Venice Biennale, his first professional assignment. He went on to photograph every Venice Biennale through 1972 and to document his work in an art book. Mulas worked for such Italian publications as Settimo Giorno, Rivista Pirelli, Domus, Vogue Italia, Vogue. Mulas also did commercial work for advertising campaigns including clients such as Pirelli and Olivetti. In 1959 in Florence, he discovered Veruschka who later became a well-known model and artist. Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Monye
Ugochukwu Chiedozie Monye (born 13 April 1983) is an English former rugby union player who is now a sports pundit. Monye played 14 times for , 241 times for his only club Harlequins and twice for the British & Irish Lions on their 2009 tour to South Africa. Monye won both the second division and then the Premiership title with Harlequins, as well as winning the European Rugby Challenge Cup in 2011. Career Youth career Monye was born in Islington, London, on 13 April 1983 and attended Lord Wandsworth College. As an 18-year-old Monye competed at the English Schools' Athletics Championships in the 100 metres, finishing fifth in his heat in a time of 11.10 seconds. He is friends with Olympians Mark Lewis-Francis and Tyrone Edgar who also competed in the English Schools' Championship. Monye played for Hampshire RFC U17s and U20s. Breakthrough and sevens Harlequins offered him a professional contract and within 12 months he was a member of the England RFU Sevens team th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Monneret De Villard
Ugo Monneret de Villard (16 January 1881 – 4 November 1954) was an Italian engineer, archaeologist, orientalist, historian, and art critic. He was a specialist on Islamic art, Eastern Christian art, and the larger interplay of knowledge and art between Europe and the Near East in the medieval era. He assembled an extensive collection and record of Egyptian and Nubian art during his work in Egypt and Sudan for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Biography Ugo Monneret de Villard was born in Milan, Italy on 16 January 1881 to a family of Burgundian origins from Piedmont, where they had moved during the French Revolution. He attended the Polytechnic University of Milan for his studies. He graduated in 1904 as a chemical industrial engineer. However, he had also nurtured a study of the arts at the same period, studying under Camillo Boito, who similarly combined a love of engineering with a love of architecture and art. He studied the history of architecture and medie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ugo Mattei
Ugo Mattei (born 1961) is the Emeritus Alfred and Hanna Fromm Professor of International and Comparative Law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in San Francisco, California, and a full professor of civil law in the University of Turin, Italy. He is the academic coordinator of the International University College of Turin, Italy, a school where issues of law and finance in global capitalism are critically approached. He is also a columnist for the Italian newspapers ''Il Manifesto'' and ''Il Fatto Quotidiano''. For his ground-breaking studies on the commons, in 2017 Mattei won the Elinor Ostrom Award for the Collective Governance of the Commons. Early life and education Born in Turin, Piedmont, Mattei graduated first in his class in 1983 from the Law School of the University of Turin and he received his LL.M. from Boalt Hall (University of California, Berkeley School of Law) in 1989 where he was a Fulbright Fellow. He also attended the London School of E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
