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Gorka Marquez
Gorka is both a given name and a surname, the Basque form of the given name George. Notable people with the name include: Given name *Gorka Brit, (born 1978), Spanish footballer * Gorka Elustondo (born 1987), Spanish footballer * Gorka González (born 1977), Spanish cyclist *Gorka Iraizoz (born 1981), Spanish footballer *Gorka Izagirre (born 1987), Spanish cyclist * Gorka Larrea, (born 1984), Spanish footballer * Gorka Pintado (born 1979), Spanish footballer * Gorka Verdugo (born 1978), Spanish cyclist *Gorka Márquez (born 1990), Spanish Dancer Surname *John Gorka (born 1958), American folk musician *Mickey Gorka (born 1972), Israeli basketball player and coach *Sebastian Gorka (born 1970), British-American national security advisor * Walter S. Gorka (1922–1942), United States Navy sailor and Air Medal recipient See also * * Górka (other), a number of villages in Poland **Gorka, a town in the county of Kreis Koschmin, Poland *Gorkha Kingdom *Gurkha *Gorka-suit, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George (given Name)
George () is a masculine given name derived from the Greek Geōrgios (; , ). The name gained popularity due to its association with the Christian martyr, Saint George (died 23 April 303), a member of the Praetorian Guard who was sentenced to death for his refusal to renounce Christianity, and prior to that, it might have been a theophoric name, with origins in Zeus Georgos, an early title of the Greek god Zeus. Today, it is one of the most commonly used names in the Western world, though its religious significance has waned among modern populations. Its diminutives are Geordie and Georgie, with the former being limited primarily to residents of England and Scotland. The most popular feminine forms in the Anglosphere, are Georgia, Georgiana, and Georgina. History Etymology and origins Its original Greek form, Georgios, is based on the Greek word ''georgos'' (γεωργός) 'farmer'. The word ''georgos'' itself is ultimately a combination of two Greek words: ''ge'' (γ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter S
Walter may refer to: People * Walter (name), both a surname and a given name * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968) * Gunther (wrestler), Austrian professional wrestler and trainer Walter Hahn (born 1987), who previously wrestled as "Walter" * Walter, standard author abbreviation for Thomas Walter (botanist) ( – 1789) Companies * American Chocolate, later called Walter, an American automobile manufactured from 1902 to 1906 * Walter Energy, a metallurgical coal producer for the global steel industry * Walter Aircraft Engines, Czech manufacturer of aero-engines Films and television * ''Walter'' (1982 film), a British television drama film * Walter Vetrivel, a 1993 Tamil crime drama film * ''Walter'' (2014 film), a British television crime drama * ''Walter'' (2015 film), an American comedy-drama film * ''Walter'' (2020 film), an Indian crime drama film * '' W*A*L*T*E*R'', a 1984 pilot for a spin-off of the TV series ''M*A*S*H'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorakhpur District
Gorakhpur district is one of the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. This district is a part of the Gorakhpur division. The city of Gorakhpur, or Gorakhpur is the administrative headquarters of this district and Gorakhpur division. It borders Sant Kabir Nagar district to the west, Kushinagar and Deoria districts to the east, and Maharajganj and Azamgarh districts to the north and south. History The district was ceded by the Nawab of Awadh to the British East India Company in 1801. It was the location of the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922. It was earlier expanded to the north to the Nepal border but the northern part was carved out to form a new Maharajganj district in 1989. Geography Gorakhpur district lies between latitude 26°46'N and longitude 83°2'E. The district covers an area of . The district lies in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. The district is situated about 270 kilometers east of Lucknow and about 102 kilometers from Nepal Border. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorakhpur Division
Gorakhpur division is an administrative geographical unit of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. Gorakhpur is the administrative headquarters of the division. Currently (2017), the division consists of four districts: Districts * Gorakhpur * Deoria * Kushinagar * Maharajganj History In the year 1801, the region was transferred by the Nawab of Avadh to the East India Company and Gorakhpur was raised to the status of a district. In 1829, Gorakhpur was made the headquarters of a Division of the same name, comprising the districts of Gorakhpur, Ghazipur and Azamgarh. Mr. R.M. Biad was first appointed Commissioner. Nowadays, Gorakhpur has become a hub for readymade garments and also known for Terracotta. At present, Azamgarh is a separate division lying south of Gorakhpur division, while the present day Ghazipur district is part of Varanasi Division and Ballia district Ballia district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh, India. Ballia district is a part of Azamg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George (other)
George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States * George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States * George V, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1910-1936 * George VI, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1936-1952 * Prince George of Wales * George Papagheorghe also known as Jorge / GEØRGE * George, stage name of Giorgio Moroder * George Harrison, an English musician and singer-songwriter Places South Africa * George, Western Cape ** George Airport United States * George, Iowa * George, Missouri * George, Washington * George County, Mississippi * George Air Force Base, a former U.S. Air Force base located in California Characters * George (Peppa Pig), a 2-year-old p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorkamorka
''Gorkamorka'' is a tabletop skirmish wargame produced by Games Workshop. It is set on the desert world of Angelis in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, and prominently features Orks. The player takes control of a group of warriors with the objective to gain wealth and experience. The rules are derived from the second edition of Warhammer 40,000, with extra vehicle rules and an extensive campaign system added. In 1998 it received an expansion set, ''Digganob'', which introduced additional playable factions, special characters, and scenarios. In 2008 the rule book and source book for Gorkamorka were released on the Games Workshop website under the "Out of Print Games" section. The expansion set was not released in the same way. A video game based on Gorkamorka was also being developed for Windows and the Dreamcast, but was scrapped shortly before the latter system was discontinued. Background Aeons ago a Space Hulk filled with Orks on a Waaagh! (a huge Ork invasion) crashed into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FC Energiya-TEC-5 Druzhny
FC Viktoryja Marjina Horka is a Belarusian football club based in Marjina Horka, Minsk Oblast. History The team was founded in 1990 as FC Belarus Maryina Gorka and until 1991, they played in the lower levels of the Belarusian SSR league. In 1992, Belarus joined the newly created Belarusian First League. After the 1992–93 season, Belarus withdrew to amateur level due to lack of funds. They returned to the professional level in 1996, when they changed their name to Energiya-TEC-5 Maryina Gorka and joined the Belarusian Second League. The next year, Energiya-TEC-5 relocated to the neighbour village Druzhny, and after the end of the 1997 season, the team was disbanded. The club was reformed to play in Minsk Oblast league as Zvezda Maryina Gorka from 2002 until 2005 and again since 2010. Between 2010 and 2012, the club was known as Zvezda Pukhovichi, and during 2013–2014 as Zvezda-RFOC-Viktoriya Pukhovichi, representing the neighboring town of Pukhovichi, 6 km northeast from Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gurkha
The Gurkhas or Gorkhas (), with endonym Gorkhali ), are soldiers native to the Indian subcontinent, Indian Subcontinent, chiefly residing within Nepal and some parts of Northeast India. The Gurkha units are composed of Nepalis and Indian Gorkhas and are recruited for the Nepali Army (96000), Indian Army (42000), British Army (4010), Gurkha Contingent, Gurkha Contingent Singapore, Gurkha Reserve Unit, Gurkha Reserve Unit Brunei, UN peacekeeping forces and in war zones around the world. Gurkhas are closely associated with the ''khukuri'', a forward-curving knife, and have a reputation for military prowess. Former Indian Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw once stated that: "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha." Origins Historically, the terms "Gurkha" and "Gorkhali" were synonymous with "Nepali", which originates from the hill principality Gorkha Kingdom, from which the Kingdom of Nepal expanded under Prithvi Narayan Sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorkha Kingdom
Gorkha Kingdom ( ne, गोरखा राज्य) was a member of the Chaubisi rajya, a confederation of 24 states on the Indian subcontinent ruled by Khas people. In 1743 CE, the kingdom began a campaign of military expansion, annexing several neighbors to become present-day Nepal. The Gorkha Kingdom extended to the Marshyangdi River in the west, forming its border with the Kingdom of Lamjung. To the east, the kingdom extended to the Trishuli River, forming its border with the Nepal Mandala. The Gorkha Kingdom was established in 1559 CE by Prince Dravya Shah, second son of King Yasho Brahma Shah of Lamjung. The prince replaced the Khadka chiefs who previously ruled the region. Origin According to legends, one of the earliest Shah rulers was Rishi-raj Rana-Ji, of the Lunar dynasty. He was made the ruler of Chittorgarh and received the title of ''Bhattarak''.Daniel Wright, ''History of Nepāl'', Cambridge University Press, 1877, NepalChapter X page 273 The lunar dynast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kreis Koschmin
Kreis Koschmin ( pl, Powiat Koźmiński) was a district in Posen (region), Regierungsbezirk Posen, in the Prussian Province of Posen from 1887 to 1919. Today, the territory of this district lies in the southern part of the Greater Poland Voivodeship in Poland. History On October 1, 1887, the ''Koschmin district was formed from the northern part of the'' Kreis Krotoschin, Krotoschin district. The town of Koźmin Wielkopolski, Koschmin was the district capital. On December 27, 1918, the Greater Poland uprising (1918–19), Greater Poland uprising began in the province of Posen, and by January 2, 1919, the town of Koschmin was under Polish control. On February 16, 1919, an armistice ended the Polish-German fighting. With the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, the Weimar Republic, German government officially ceded the Koschmin district to the newly founded Second Polish Republic. Demographics According to the Prussian census of 1910, Kreis Koschmin had a popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Górka (other)
Górka may refer to the following places: * Górka, Lesser Poland Voivodeship (south Poland) * Górka, Lubartów County in Lublin Voivodeship (east Poland) * Górka, Podlaskie Voivodeship (north-east Poland) * Górka, Tomaszów Lubelski County in Lublin Voivodeship (east Poland) *Górka, Łódź Voivodeship Górka is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Gidle, within Radomsko County, Łódź Voivodeship, in central Poland. It lies approximately east of Gidle, south of Radomsko, and south of the regional capital Łódź Łódź ... (central Poland) * Górka-Zabłocie, village in eastern Poland * Górka Jaklińska, village in southern Poland * Górka Kościejowska, village in southern Poland * Górka Lubartowska, village in eastern Poland * Górka Pabianicka, village in central Poland * Górka Powielińska, village in east-central Poland * Górka Sobocka, village in south-west Poland * Górka Stogniowska, village in southern Poland * Górka Wieruszowska, villag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
