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Víctor Clark
Víctor is a Spanish masculine given name, equivalent to Victor in English and Vítor in Portuguese. Notable people with the given name include: * Víctor Barrio (1987–2016), Spanish bullfighter * Víctor Cabrera (Argentine footballer) * Víctor Cabrera (Chilean footballer) * Víctor Hugo Cabrera, actor * Víctor Manuel Camacho, politician * Víctor Carrillo, football referee * Víctor Hermosillo y Celada, politician * Víctor Raul Díaz Chávez, politician * Víctor Casadesús, footballer * Víctor Emeric, politician * Víctor Espárrago, football coach * Víctor Fernández, football coach * Víctor Manuel García Valdés (1897–1969), Cuban painter * Victor Garcia (director) * Victor G. Garcia III, ambassador *Víctor García (Spanish singer) * Víctor García (Mexican singer) * Víctor Andrés García Belaúnde, politician * Víctor García (racing driver) *Víctor García (volleyball) *Víctor Garcia (Spanish director) *Víctor García (runner) * Víctor Hugo García, footb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor (name)
Victor is both a given name and a surname. It is Latin in origin meaning ''winner'' or ''conqueror'', and the word “victor” still means this in Modern English. Although not directly associated with a Biblical name, Victor is one of the earliest Christian names, borne (as Vittorio) by several saints and popes, symbolizing Jesus' victory over both sin and death. People with the given name and mononym Aristocracy *Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (1587–1637) *Victor Amadeus II of Sardinia (1666–1732) *Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia (1726–1796) *Victor de Broglie (1756–1794), French soldier and politician, son of the 2nd duc de Broglie *Victor de Broglie (1785–1870), 3rd duc de Broglie, French statesman and diplomat *Victor de Broglie (1846–1906), 5th duc de Broglie, French politician and diplomat *Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia (1759–1824), Duke of Savoy and King of Sardinia *Victor Emmanuel II of Italy (1820–1878), King of Sardinia *Victor Emmanuel III of Italy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Víctor García (Spanish Singer)
Víctor García (born 5 June 1970 in Brisbane, Australia) is the lead vocalist and songwriter for the heavy metal band WarCry. He is the central figure and sole original member of WarCry and a former Avalanch lead vocalist, being considered one of the best Spanish metal singers. García has often cited that his biggest and most important influences are Stryper, Manowar, and Virgin Steele. Biography Early days Víctor García discovered his passion for metal music around 1987, after listening to Europe's '' Final Countdown'', and some other bands like Bon Jovi. In 1992 he acquired his own guitar and created a band with some friends, named War-Cry. In 1994, Asturian power metal band Avalanch asked García to join them as rhythm guitarist. They recorded a demo and gave some concerts in various localities around Asturias. After leaving Avalanch in February 1996 he reformed the group as WarCry, this time acting as songwriter and lead singer, and recorded the demo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Víctor Martínez (bodybuilder)
Víctor Martínez (born July 29, 1973) is a retired International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) professional bodybuilder, and the second Dominican bodybuilder to turn professional (the first being Tony Domenench from Puerto Plata, who turned pro in 1995). His career highlights were winning the Arnold Classic in 2007 and finishing runner-up at the 2007 Mr. Olympia. He signed a contract for a sponsorship deal with ''Maximum Human Performance'' which also sponsors Michael Kefalianos. Biography Martínez's career was launched when he competed in the 1997 National Physique Committee (NPC) New York Metro Championships as a light heavyweight, where he placed first. He continued competing in NPC tournaments until 2001, where he competed in his first IFBB tournament, the Night of Champions, where he placed 8th. The following year, in 2002, he competed in his first Arnold Classic, and placed 13th. He also competed in his first Ironman Pro Invitational the same year, placing 9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Víctor Martínez (baseball)
Víctor Jesús Martínez (born December 23, 1978), also known by his nickname "V-Mart", is a Venezuelan former professional baseball designated hitter and catcher. Martínez played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, and Detroit Tigers. After joining the Tigers, he played mostly as a designated hitter. Martínez was a five-time Major League Baseball All-Star Game, MLB All-Star. He won the Silver Slugger Award twice, and the Edgar Martínez Award once. He finished runner-up for the Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award, American League Most Valuable Player award in 2014 Detroit Tigers season, 2014. When he retired in 2018, he was seventh among all active players in Run batted in, RBI (1,178). Career Cleveland Indians (2002–2009) Martínez was signed by the Indians as an amateur free agent in 1996. He was named the Indians 2001 and 2002 Minor League Player of the Year (receiving the "Lou Boudreau Award"). After a pair of Minor Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Víctor Mancilla
Víctor Mancilla Martínez (1921–2011) was a Chilean footballer. He was first top scorer of Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica, known as Universidad Católica, is a professional association football, football club based in Santiago, Chile. Founded in 1937 they play in the Chilean Primera División, Primera División, the top flight o ... in first tier tournaments. Honours Club * Campeonato Nacional (Chile) Top-Scorer: 1943 References Chilean Primera División players Club Deportivo Universidad Católica footballers Men's association football forwards Chilean men's footballers 1921 births 2011 deaths Place of birth missing 20th-century Chilean sportsmen {{Chile-footy-forward-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Víctor Jara
Víctor Lidio Jara Martínez (; 28 September 1932 – 16 September 1973) was a Chilean teacher, theatre director, theater director, poet, singer-songwriter and PCCh, Communist political activist. He developed Chilean theater by directing a broad array of works, ranging from locally produced plays to world classics, as well as the experimental work of playwrights such as Ann Jellicoe. He also played a pivotal role among neo-folkloric musicians who established the ''Nueva canción chilena'' (New Chilean Song) movement. This led to an uprising of new sounds in popular music during the administration of President Salvador Allende. Jara was arrested by the Chilean military shortly after the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, 11 September 1973 coup led by Augusto Pinochet, which overthrew Allende. He was tortured during interrogations and ultimately shot dead, and his body was thrown out on the street of a shantytown in Santiago. The contrast between the themes of his songs—which focused o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Víctor Genes
Víctor Genes (29 June 1961 – 17 March 2019) was a Paraguayan football player and manager. An attacking midfielder, he played professional football in Paraguay for Cerro Porteño. He was the football manager of Paraguay from 2013 to 2014. Career Genes played club football for Club 16 de Agosto de Luque, Sportivo Luqueño, Club Libertad, Club Sol de América, Aquidabán, Club Guaraní, Cerro Porteño and Club River Plate. Genes made his international debut for the Paraguay national team on 14 June 1991 in a Copa Paz de Chico match against Bolivia (1–0 win). He obtained a total number of three international caps, scoring no goals for the national side. After he retired from playing, Genes became a football coach. He managed the Paraguay national team during the 2001 Carlsberg Cup. He led Club Libertad to the 2003 Paraguayan Primera División The División Profesional de la Paraguayan Football Association, Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (; "Professional Divisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Víctor García Marín
Víctor is a Spanish masculine given name, equivalent to Victor in English and Vítor in Portuguese. Notable people with the given name include: * Víctor Barrio (1987–2016), Spanish bullfighter * Víctor Cabrera (Argentine footballer) * Víctor Cabrera (Chilean footballer) * Víctor Hugo Cabrera, actor * Víctor Manuel Camacho, politician * Víctor Carrillo, football referee * Víctor Hermosillo y Celada, politician * Víctor Raul Díaz Chávez, politician * Víctor Casadesús, footballer * Víctor Emeric, politician * Víctor Espárrago, football coach * Víctor Fernández, football coach * Víctor Manuel García Valdés (1897–1969), Cuban painter * Victor Garcia (director) * Victor G. Garcia III, ambassador *Víctor García (Spanish singer) * Víctor García (Mexican singer) * Víctor Andrés García Belaúnde, politician * Víctor García (racing driver) * Víctor García (volleyball) * Víctor Garcia (Spanish director) * Víctor García (runner) * Víctor Hugo García, fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Víctor García (footballer, Born June 1994)
Víctor Hugo García Hernández (born 11 June 1994) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Primera Federación club Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa. Club career Early years and Porto Born in Cúa, Miranda, García spent three years in the Venezuelan Primera División with Real Esppor, being at the time the youngest player to appear for them in the competition. In early 2013, he signed with Portuguese club FC Porto to complete his development. He was mainly registered with the latter's reserves during his tenure, notably contributing 41 matches in the 2015–16 season as they won the LigaPro championship, being however ineligible for promotion. García made his debut for Porto's first team on 13 April 2014, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 Primeira Liga away win against S.C. Braga. For the 2016–17 campaign he was loaned to fellow top-flight side C.D. Nacional, featuring regularly but suffering relegation. Vitória Guimarães On 28 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Víctor García (runner)
Víctor García Blázquez (born 13 March 1985) is a Spanish athlete An athlete is most commonly a person who competes in one or more sports involving physical strength, speed, power, or endurance. Sometimes, the word "athlete" is used to refer specifically to sport of athletics competitors, i.e. including track ... competing in 3000 metres steeplechase. His personal best at the 3000 metres steeplechase is 8:15.20. Garcia got bronze medal at the 2012 European Championships in Helsinki at the 3000 metres steeplechase event. Competition record External links * 1985 births Living people Spanish male steeplechase runners Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Spain European Athletics Championships medalists 21st-century Spanish sportsmen {{Spain-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Víctor Garcia (Spanish Director)
Víctor Garcia (born 4 December 1974) is a Spanish film director best known for his award-winning short film ''El ciclo'' and the 2007 American horror film '' Return to House on Haunted Hill''. Career Garcia was born in Barcelona, Spain, in December 1974 and spent most of his early life there."Victor Garcia." FearNet.com. 2010. Accessed 2011-02-07. Harris, Dana. "'Smoke' Rises at Gold Circle." ''Variety.'' February 14, 2005. /ref> His first job in the motion picture industry was as a special effects technician, working on |
Víctor García (volleyball)
Víctor García Campos (born 23 September 1950) is a Cuban former volleyball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad () and officially branded as Moscow 1980 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 19 July to 3 August 1980 in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russ .... In 1976, García was part of the Cuban team that won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament in Montreal. He played all six matches. Four years later, García finished seventh with the Cuban team in the 1980 Olympic tournament in Moscow. He played all six matches. References External links * Volleybox.net profile(archived) {{DEFAULTSORT:Garcia, Victor 1950 births Living people Cuban men's volleyball players Olympic volleyball players for Cuba Volleyball players at the 1976 Summer Olympics Volleyball players at the 1980 Summer Olympics Olympic bronze medalists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
