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Couto Esteves
Couto may refer to: Surname Couto is a common surname in the Galician and Portuguese language, namely in Portugal, Galicia and Brazil. Its meaning is game reservation or feudal land. Sometimes a diminutive form occurs, . It is a name associated with a great number of different people: *André Couto, (born 1976) Portuguese/Macanese racing driver * Eric Couto, Executive Director of Wisconsin Progress (c. 1978-Present), founding member of Meat Knights *Fernando Couto, (born 1969) Portuguese football player * Grant Andrew DeCouto, (born 1995), American producer *Mia Couto, (born 1955) Mozambican writer *Maria Aurora Couto, Goan Catholic writer, historian and educationalist * Maria do Couto Maia-Lopes, (1890-2005) longest-lived person to be documented in Portugal *Gago Coutinho, (1869-1959) Portuguese aviation pioneer *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, 1st Count of Marialva (c. 1385-1450), Marshal of Portugal *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, captain of Espírito Santo (1490-1561), founder of the Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surname
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several given names and surnames are possible in the full name. In modern times most surnames are hereditary, although in most countries a person has a right to name change, change their name. Depending on culture, the surname may be placed either at the start of a person's name, or at the end. The number of surnames given to an individual also varies: in most cases it is just one, but in Portuguese-speaking countries and many Spanish-speaking countries, two surnames (one inherited from the mother and another from the father) are used for legal purposes. Depending on culture, not all members of a family unit are required to have identical surnames. In some countries, surnames are modified depending on gender and family membership status of a person. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, Captain Of Espírito Santo
Vasco Fernandes Coutinho (1490–1561) was a Portuguese fidalgo and the first donatary of the Captaincy of Espírito Santo, a colonial territory in what is now Brazil. Biography Vasco Fernandes Coutinho was born in Portugal. He was later amongst the first 12 volunteers from Portugal to come to the newly discovered land of Brazil. In order to finance the crew and provisions needed to sail a single ship to Brazil, Coutinho sold everything he owned and took out loans. He was presented the area which became Espírito Santo Espírito Santo (; ) is a state in southeastern Brazil. Its capital is Vitória, and its largest city is Serra. With an extensive coastline, the state hosts some of the country's main ports, and its beaches are significant tourist attracti ... and administered the colony for 25 years, despite being a military man by trade. He founded both the first capital of Espírito Santo (today known as Vila Velha, "Old Town") and the current capital Vitória. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gomesende
Gomesende is a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca A ''comarca'' (, , , ) is a traditional region or local administrative division found in Portugal, Spain, and some of their former colonies, like Brazil, Nicaragua, and Panama. The term is derived from the term ''marca'', meaning a "march, mark ... of Terra de Celanova. References Municipalities in the Province of Ourense {{galicia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfoz
Alfoz () is a municipality in the province of Lugo, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It is in the comarca of A Mariña Central. It borders the municipalities of Foz, Mondoñedo, Abadín and O Valadouro. The population in 2008 was 2,133 people according to the municipal register of inhabitants. Alfoz is the antipodes of the University of Canterbury The University of Canterbury (UC; ; postnominal abbreviation ''Cantuar.'' or ''Cant.'' for ''Cantuariensis'', the Latin name for Canterbury) is a public research university based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was founded in 1873 as Canterbur ... in Christchurch, New Zealand. Parishes * Adelán (Santiago) * Bacoi (Santa María) * Carballido (San Sebastián) * O Castro de Ouro (San Salvador) * Lagoa (San Vicente) External links *The Mindoniensis-Ferrolensis Province in the 21st Century (Alternatives: The Britonia Province)( ( 2009-10-24) Municipalities in the Province of Lugo {{Galicia-geo- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Couto De Riba
Couto may refer to: Surname Couto is a common surname in the Galician and Portuguese language, namely in Portugal, Galicia and Brazil. Its meaning is game reservation or feudal land. Sometimes a diminutive form occurs, . It is a name associated with a great number of different people: * André Couto, (born 1976) Portuguese/Macanese racing driver * Eric Couto, Executive Director of Wisconsin Progress (c. 1978-Present), founding member of Meat Knights * Fernando Couto, (born 1969) Portuguese football player * Grant Andrew DeCouto, (born 1995), American producer *Mia Couto, (born 1955) Mozambican writer * Maria Aurora Couto, Goan Catholic writer, historian and educationalist * Maria do Couto Maia-Lopes, (1890-2005) longest-lived person to be documented in Portugal * Gago Coutinho, (1869-1959) Portuguese aviation pioneer *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, 1st Count of Marialva (c. 1385-1450), Marshal of Portugal *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, captain of Espírito Santo (1490-1561), founder of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abegondo
Abegondo is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It has an area of 83.72 km² (32.32 mi²), a population of 5,732 (2004 estimate) and a population density of 68.47 people/km² (177.35 people/mi²). It is part of the semi-coast region between the municipality of Cambre and the historic town of Betanzos. Demography Parroquias Notable landmark Cidade Deportiva de Abegondo In the municipality there is located the Cidade Deportiva de Abegondo (also known as "El Mundo del Futbol", which is Spanish for "The World of Football"), that serves as the home stadium for Deportivo Fabril and Deportivo de La Coruña Femenino. It is also the training ground of the men's club Deportivo de La Coruña Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña (), commonly known as Deportivo La Coruña () or simply Depor, is a Spanish professional association football, football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia, that competes in the Segun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viseu
Viseu () is a city and municipality in the Centro Region of Portugal and the capital of the Viseu District, district of the same name, with a population of 100,105 inhabitants in the entire municipality, and center of the Viseu Dão Lafões Intermunicipal communities of Portugal, intermunipical community, with 267,633 inhabitants. Settled during the period of the early Iberian Castro culture, the territory of Viseu was populated by a series of cultures including the Romans, Suebs, Visigoths and Moors. During the Roman occupation of Iberia, Viriathus, the rebel leader of the Lusitanians, is assumed to have lived for a time in the vicinity. During the Middle Ages, the city often served as a seat for Visigothic nobles (such as King Roderic), and is considered one of the probable birthplaces of Afonso Henriques, first King of Portugal. Viseu is a regional economic hub with a strong wine industry and is the seat of the international conglomerate Visabeira. The city is also a cultural c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Couto De Baixo
Couto may refer to: Surname Couto is a common surname in the Galician and Portuguese language, namely in Portugal, Galicia and Brazil. Its meaning is game reservation or feudal land. Sometimes a diminutive form occurs, . It is a name associated with a great number of different people: * André Couto, (born 1976) Portuguese/Macanese racing driver * Eric Couto, Executive Director of Wisconsin Progress (c. 1978-Present), founding member of Meat Knights * Fernando Couto, (born 1969) Portuguese football player * Grant Andrew DeCouto, (born 1995), American producer *Mia Couto, (born 1955) Mozambican writer * Maria Aurora Couto, Goan Catholic writer, historian and educationalist * Maria do Couto Maia-Lopes, (1890-2005) longest-lived person to be documented in Portugal * Gago Coutinho, (1869-1959) Portuguese aviation pioneer *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, 1st Count of Marialva (c. 1385-1450), Marshal of Portugal *Vasco Fernandes Coutinho, captain of Espírito Santo (1490-1561), founder of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sever Do Vouga
Sever do Vouga () is a town and a municipality in the District of Aveiro in Portugal The population in 2011 was 12,356, in an area of 129.88 km2. It had 11,734 eligible voters (2013). The municipality is a center of metalworking industry. The municipality is included in the Região de Aveiro. The present Mayor is António José Martins Coutinho, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is the September 21. Demographics Parishes Administratively, the municipality is divided into 7 civil parishes ('' freguesias''): * Cedrim e Paradela * Couto de Esteves * Pessegueiro do Vouga * Rocas do Vouga * Sever do Vouga * Silva Escura e Dornelas * Talhadas Famous people * Martin Silva (born 1952 in Sever do Vouga) politician and radio personality in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Couto De Esteves
Couto de Esteves is a ''freguesia'' in Sever do Vouga, Aveiro District Aveiro District (, ) is located in the central coastal region of Portugal. The capital of the district is the city of Aveiro, which also serves as the seat of Aveiro Municipality. Aveiro District is bordered by the Porto District to the north, ..., Portugal. The population in 2011 was 890, in an area of 16.42 km2. The '' Dólmen da Arca da Cerqueira'' is located in the ''freguesia''. References Freguesias of Sever do Vouga {{Aveiro-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Comba Dão
Santa Comba Dão () is a city and a municipality in the Viseu District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 11,597, in an area of 111.95 km2. The city proper has a population of 3,300. The present mayor is Leonel Gouveia, elected in 2013 by Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is Ascension Day. António de Oliveira Salazar, the leader of Portugal from 1932 to 1968 and founder of the '' Estado Novo'', was born in Vimieiro, Santa Comba Dão on 28 April 1889 to a rural family of modest income. The town's station was formerly a terminus of the Dão line to/from Viseu. This narrow gauge railway opened in 1890 and was closed to passengers in 1988. Santa Comba Dão was granted city status in 1999. In mid-2000s, a serial killer murdered three young women in the municipality. Parishes Administratively, the municipality is divided into six civil parishes ('' freguesias''): * Ovoa e Vimieiro * Pinheiro de Ázere * Santa Comba Dão e Couto do Mosteiro * São Joaninho * São J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
