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Cabrera (surname)
__NOTOC__ Cabrera is a Spanish surname. It is the feminine form of "cabrero", meaning goatherd. Notable people with the surname include: A * Al Cabrera (1881–1964), Spanish baseball player * Alex Cabrera (born 1971), Venezuelan baseball player * Ana Cabrera (born 1982), American journalist and television news anchor * Ana Fabricia Córdoba Cabrera (c.1952-2011), Colombian activist * Analí Cabrera (1959–2011), Peruvian actress, vedette, and athlete * Ángel Cabrera (naturalist) (1879–1960), Spanish zoologist * Ángel Cabrera (born 1969), Argentinian professional golfer * Asdrúbal Cabrera (born 1985), Venezuelan baseball player in Major League Baseball B * Benedicto Cabrera aka Ben Cabrera or BenCab (born 1952), Filipino painter * Bernardo de Cabrera (1289–1364), Aragonese military man and diplomat * Blas Cabrera Navarro (born 1946), American physicist * Blas Cabrera Felipe (1878–1945), Spanish physicist * Boris Cabrera (born 1980), Spanish-American actor and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Language
Spanish () or Castilian () is a Romance languages, Romance language of the Indo-European languages, Indo-European language family that evolved from the Vulgar Latin spoken on the Iberian Peninsula of Europe. Today, it is a world language, global language with 483 million native speakers, mainly in the Americas and Spain, and about 558 million speakers total, including second-language speakers. Spanish is the official language of List of countries where Spanish is an official language, 20 countries, as well as one of the Official languages of the United Nations, six official languages of the United Nations. Spanish is the world's list of languages by number of native speakers, second-most spoken native language after Mandarin Chinese; the world's list of languages by total number of speakers, fourth-most spoken language overall after English language, English, Mandarin Chinese, and Hindustani language, Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu); and the world's most widely spoken Romance language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
César Benito Cabrera
César Benito Cabrera (born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1947) was the former United States Ambassador to the island nations of Mauritius and the Seychelles, both located in the Indian Ocean. He was nominated by President of the United States, President George W. Bush on June 6, 2006. His appointment was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 13, 2006. Ambassador Cabrera arrived in Port Louis on October 20, 2006, and presented his credentials to Mauritian President Sir Anerood Jugnauth on October 23, 2006. Cabrera is currently the president of Barza Development Corporation with over 25 years of commercial development and business experience in the Puerto Rican real estate market. He has served as a member of the board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. He received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez in 1971, there he joined Phi Sigma Alpha fraternity. Cabrera has also had an act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guillermo Cabrera Infante
Guillermo Cabrera Infante (; Gibara, 22 April 1929 – 21 February 2005) was a Cuban novelist, essayist, translator, screenwriter, and critic; in the 1950s he used the pseudonym G. Caín, and used Guillermo Cain for the screenplay of the cult classic film ''Vanishing Point'' (1971). A one-time supporter of the politics of Fidel Castro, Cabrera Infante went into exile to London in 1965. He is best known for the novel '' Tres tristes tigres'' (literally: "three sad tigers", published in English as ''Three Trapped Tigers''), which has been compared favorably to James Joyce's '' Ulysses''. Biography Born in Gibara in Cuba's former Oriente Province (now part of Holguín Province), in 1941 he moved with his parents, to Havana, which would be the setting of nearly all of his writings other than his critical works. His parents were founding members of the Cuban Communist Party. Originally he intended to become a physician, but abandoned that in favor of writing and his p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Génesis Cabrera
Génesis Cabrera (; born October 10, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets. Career Tampa Bay Rays Cabrera signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an international free agent in November 2013. He made his professional debut in 2014 with the Dominican Summer League Rays, going 2–1 with a 2.45 earned run average (ERA) in innings pitched. In 2015, he played for the Princeton Rays where he pitched 17 innings.In 2016, he pitched with the Bowling Green Hot Rods and was named a Midwest League All-Star, going 11–5 with a 3.88 ERA in 23 games (22 starts). He spent 2017 with both the Charlotte Stone Crabs and the Montgomery Biscuits, compiling a combined 9–9 record and 3.22 ERA in 25 games (24 starts) between both teams. He began 2018 back with Montgomery, where he was named a Southern League All-Star Game, Southern League All-St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geles Cabrera
Geles Cabrera Alvarado (born August 2, 1929 in Mexico City) is a Mexico City sculptor who has worked in a variety of materials, there is a museum dedicated to her work in the south of the city. Life Geles Cabrera was born in Mexico City to Salvador Cabrera and Jovita Alvarado. Her father was a civil engineer and the owner of a factory that made paper mache decorations in art nouveau style for upper-class homes. Two of her aunts were recognized artists: Rosario Cabrera, a painter who worked with the art schools promoted by José Vasconcelos and Consuelito Cabrera, a soprano. Her interest in art began young and was encouraged by the family. Geles’ interests include music well as art, studying both dance and visual arts. From 1943 to 1947, she studied mornings at the Academy of San Carlos, and in the afternoons/evenings, she studied classical and folk dance at the Escuela de Danza, which was at the Abelardo L. Rodriguez Market. In 1947, her father had to close the factory and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco Cabrera (cyclist)
Juan Francisco Cabrera Torres (born June 9, 1979) is a male professional track and road cyclist from Chile. He represented his native country at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Career ;1999 :10th in General Classification Vuelta Ciclista de Chile (CHI) ;2000 :1st in Sprints Classification Vuelta Ciclista de Chile (CHI) ;2003 :2nd in Stage 1 Vuelta Ciclista de Chile, Chillan (CHI) :1st in Stage 2 Vuelta Ciclista de Chile, Linares (CHI) :3rd in Stage 4 Vuelta Ciclista de Chile, Curepto (CHI) :2nd in Stage 1 Vuelta a Zamora, Santa Cristina (ESP) :1st in Stage 4 Vuelta a Zamora, Zamora (ESP) ;2004 :3rd in Stage 2 part a Vuelta Ciclista Lider al Sur, Valdivia (CHI) :1st in Stage 7 Vuelta Ciclista Lider al Sur, Concepcion (CHI) :2nd in Stage 6 part b Vuelta Ciclista de Chile, Algarrobo (CHI) ;2005 :1st in Stage 2 part b Vuelta Ciclista Lider al Sur, Ancud (CHI) :3rd in Stage 3 Vuelta Ciclista Lider al Sur, Osorno (CHI) :1st in Stage 5 Vuelta Ciclista Lider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco Cabrera (baseball)
Francisco Cabrera Hernandez (born October 10, 1966) is a Dominican former Major League Baseball catcher/first baseman who played five seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Atlanta Braves, from to . He also played in Japan with the Orix BlueWave in and the now defunct China Times Eagles of the CPBL in 1997. Cabrera started his career with the Toronto Blue Jays, playing three games with them before being traded to the Braves for Jim Acker in the middle of the 1989 season. Cabrera was a reserve for most of his career and had his best season in in which he played sixty-three games and had 137 at-bats, getting 38 hits, with seven home runs. Career highlights August 21, 1991 Cabrera is credited with hitting the home run that marked the turning point in the history of the Atlanta Braves. On Wednesday, August 21, 1991, the Braves played the Reds and entered the ninth inning trailing, 9–6. Reds ace reliever Rob Dibble was on the mound with two outs. Cabrera had started the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Cabrera (baseball)
Fernando José Cabrera (born November 16, 1981) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox. Career Cleveland Indians Cabrera was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 10th round of the 1999 Major League Baseball draft and signed in August 1999. He was selected to participate in the All-Star Futures Game. He was designated for assignment by Cleveland on August 1, , and was subsequently released on August 9. Baltimore Orioles The Tampa Bay Devil Rays claimed him off release waivers on August 13, and had five days to sign him or let Cabrera become a free agent. Cabrera decided to become a free agent and signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on August 21, 2007. The Orioles recalled Cabrera in September 2007. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Orioles at the beginning of the season. On September 5, 2008, Cabrera was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everth Cabrera
Everth Cabrera (born November 17, 1986) is a Nicaraguan professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles. He led the National League (NL) in stolen bases in 2012, and was an All-Star in 2013. Professional career Colorado Rockies Cabrera began his professional career in 2006, playing in the Colorado Rockies organization for the Casper Rockies. In 54 games, he hit .254 with 18 stolen bases. In 2007, he played for the Tri-City Dust Devils and Modesto Nuts, hitting .300 with 12 stolen bases in 150 at bats for the former and .267 in 15 at-bats for the latter. While with the Asheville Tourists in 2008, in 121 games he hit .284 with 73 stolen bases—more than any other minor leaguer. San Diego Padres He was selected by the Padres from the Rockies minor league system in the Rule 5 draft on December 11, 2008. 2009–2012 Cabrera stole 9 bases in spring training 2009 for the Padres, and made the opening day roster ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Cabrera
Edward Brany Cabrera (born April 13, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). Cabrera signed with the Marlins as an international free agent in 2015, and made his MLB debut in 2021. Career Cabrera signed with the Miami Marlins as an international free agent in July 2015. He made his professional debut in 2016 with the Gulf Coast Marlins, going 2–6 with a 4.21 ERA over 47 innings. He played 2017 with the Batavia Muckdogs, pitching to a 1–3 record and a 5.30 ERA over 13 games (six starts), and 2018 with the Greensboro Grasshoppers, compiling a 4–8 record with a 4.22 ERA over 22 starts. Cabrera started 2019 with the Jupiter Hammerheads, earning Florida State League All-Star honors, before being promoted to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Over 19 starts between both clubs, Cabrera went 9–4 with a 2.23 ERA, striking out 116 over innings. Cabrera was added to the Marlins 40-man roster following the 2019 season. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolores Cabrera Y Heredia
Dolores Cabrera y Heredia (15 September 18281 December 1899) was a Spanish Romantic poet and novelist. A native of Aragon, she moved throughout Spain first following her father, then her husband. She showed an early aptitude for poetry and wrote for most of her life. Biography Dolores Cabrera y Heredia was born in Tamarite de Litera on 15 September 1828, the daughter of Gregoria Heredia Godino and career soldier Lorenzo Cabrera Purroy. She was educated at the Monastery of Las Salesas de Calatayud and, following her father's professional fortunes, she also resided in Pamplona (1844–1846), Madrid (1846–1851) and Jaca (1851). From a very young age she showed a penchant for poetry. According to María del Pilar Sinués in a biography published in ''El Correo de la Moda: Álbum de señoritas'' (The Fashion Courier: Ladies Album), it was her mother who sent some of Cabrera y Heredia's poems to her friend , director of ' (The Hope), in 1847. He immediately published one of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diana Cabrera
Diana Valerie Cabrera (born 18 March 1984 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Uruguayan-Canadian sports shooter. The Cabrera, who weighed in at in 2015, began shooting in September 1999 at the Scarborough Rifle Club. She initially took up the sport for her father, who feared having to give up his extensive firearms collection due to an illness. He asked her to acquire a possession and acquisition licence (PAL) so she could keep his collection. Cabrera's talent was recognized at the club and she began to shoot competitively. In 2006, while a student at Centennial College, Cabrera represented Canada for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in the discipline 50-metre rifle. However, she began competing for Uruguay, her parents' home country, which would pay her travel expenses to international events. She continued to live and work in Canada, where she was the office manager for the Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) at their headquarters in Toronto from 2008 to 2013. In 2007 she repr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
