Fortes is a family name in mostly Portuguese-speaking countries. Famous people named Fortes include: *

Agostinho Fortes Filho Agostinho Fortes Filho (9 September 1901 – 2 May 1966) was a Brazilian football player who played as a midfielder. He was a member of the Brazilian squad at the 1930 FIFA World Cup finals and won two South American Championship (1919, 19 ...

(1901–1966), known as ''Fortes'', Brazilian international footballer. *

Alberto Fortes Juan Alberto Fortes Gutiérrez, known as Alberto Fortes, is a Spanish author and chef residing in Frankfurt, Germany. Fortes combines his professional activity with the promotion of Spanish culture and gastronomy. He participates in food festivals ...

(born 1958), Spanish-German author and chef. *

Alvin Fortes Alvin Mateus Fortes (born 25 April 1994) is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a winger for Malaysia Super League club Selangor. Club career Born in Rotterdam, Fortes played for Sparta Rotterdam, UVS and Feyenoord's youth setu ...

(born 1994), Dutch footballer. * Amâncio José Pinto Fortes (born 1990), Angolan football midfielder . * Carlos Fortes (footballer, born 1974), Dutch footballer. *

Carlos Manuel Santos Fortes Carlos Manuel dos Santos Fortes (born 9 November 1994) is a professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), forward for China League One club Foshan Nanshi F.C., Foshan Nanshi. Born in Portugal, he ...

(born 1994), Portuguese footballer. *

Corsino Fortes Corsino António Fortes (14 February 1933 – 24 July 2015) was a Cape Verdean writer, poet and diplomat. He served as the first Ambassador of Cape Verde to Portugal from 1975 until 1981 following his country's independence. Biography Fortes wa ...

(born 1933), Cape Verdean poet. * Eddy Fortes (born 1950), Rotterdam-based Cape-Verdean rapper. * Emanuel Fortes (born 1970), Brazilian former international freestyle swimmer. * Enrique Fortes (born 1947), Cuban volleyball player. *

Fábio Fortes Fábio Fortes Moreira (born 8 March 1992) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for U.S.C. Paredes. Club career Born in Lisbon, Fortes joined Sporting CP's academy at the age of 10. He finished his development at Rea ...

(born 1992), Portuguese footballer. * Felisberto Fortes (1927–2013), Portuguese rower. *Filipe Fortes, Brazilian Businessman and Investor. *

Hermínia da Cruz Fortes Hermínia da Cruz Fortes, better known as Hermínia d'Antónia de Sal, (September 17, 1941—7 February 2010) was a Cape Verdean singer. She was the cousin of Cesária Évora, and daughter of António da Rocha Évora and Antónia da Cruz Fortes. ...

(1941—2010), Cape Verdean singer. *

Jeffrey Fortes Jeffry Fortes (born 22 March 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Cape Verde national football team. Club career Starting his career as a left-back, Fortes began his football ca ...

(born 1989), Dutch-Cape Verdean footballer. * Jesús Fortes Socas (born 1997), Spanish footballer . *

Joe Fortes Joseph Seraphim Fortes (9 February 1863 – 4 February 1922) was a British-Canadian lifeguard. He was a prominent figure in the early history of Vancouver, and the city's first official lifeguard. Early life Joe Fortes was born in 1863 in ...

(1863–1922), Canadian lifeguard. *

José Fortes Rodríguez José Fortes Rodríguez (born 13 March 1972) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defender for AZ and RBC Roosendaal in the Netherlands. He was known as a fierce defender, but saw his career cut short due to injuries and ...

(born 1972), Spanish professional footballer. *

Nicholas Fortes Nicholas Fortes (born November 11, 1996) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at the University of Mississippi. He was drafted by the Marlins in the 4th rou ...

(1989) Musician. *

Nick Fortes Nicholas Fortes (born November 11, 1996) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at the University of Mississippi. He was drafted by the Marlins in the 4th rou ...

(born 1996), American baseball player *

Marco Fortes Marco Fortes (born 26 September 1982) is a male shot putter from Portugal. His personal best throw is 21.02 meters – Portuguese record – was achieved at the 2012 European Cup Winter Throwing in Bar, Montenegro, where he won the gold medal. ...

(born 1982), Portuguese shot putter. *

Meyer Fortes Meyer Fortes FBA FRAI (25 April 1906 – 27 January 1983) was a South African-born anthropologist, best known for his work among the Tallensi and Ashanti in Ghana. Originally trained in psychology, Fortes employed the notion of the "perso ...

(1906–1983), South African-born anthropologist. *

Odaïr Fortes ''This name uses Portuguese name, Portuguese naming customs. The first or maternal Surname, family name is Lopes and the second or paternal family name is Fortes.'' Odaïr Júnior Lopes Fortes (born 31 March 1987) is a Cape Verdean professional ...

(born 1987), Cape Verdean footballer. *

Paco Fortes Francisco "Paco" Fortes Calvo (born 4 January 1955) is a Spanish former football forward and manager. Even though he also played for Barcelona, his career was mainly associated with Farense in Portugal, either as a player or manager. Playing ...

(born 1955), Spanish footballer and manager. * Paula Fortes (1945–2011), Cape Verdean independence activist. *

Roberto Fortes Roberto Duete Fortes (born November 9, 1984) is an Angolan former basketball player. Fortes was a member of the Angola national basketball team and formerly the Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team. He represented Angola at the 2010 FIBA ...

(born 1984), Angolan basketball player. *

Steven Fortès Steven Fortès (born 17 April 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. Born in France, he represents Cape Verde at international level. Club career Born in Marseille, Fortès played club football in France for SCO La Cayol ...

(born 1992), French professional footballer. * Susana Fortes (born 1959), Spanish writer and columnist.

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