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Goggin
Goggin is a surname. Origin The surname Goggin has several origins. In some cases it is a variant of the surname ''Coogan'', and derived from the Irish ''Mac Cogadháin'', meaning "son of ''Cogadhán''". The Irish ''Cogadhán'' is diminutive form of ''Cúchogaidh'', derived from elements meaning "hound of war". In other cases, the surname Goggin is derived from the place name Cogan, which is in the diocese of Llandaff, in Glamorganshire, Wales. The earliest reference is to Emma de Cogan (possibly mother of Milo, Richard and Geoffrey), c.1138. The first of the family to arrive in Ireland was the famous Milo de Cogan who came to Ireland as Strongbow's right-hand man in the Anglo-Norman Invasion of 1169. The first arms for de Cogan were "Gules, 3 lozenges, argent" and their geometric design and colours indicate close relationships with the FitzGeralds and de Barrys. Near to Cogan village the de Sumeris (from Sommery near Dieppe) held land. Their proximity to the Norman court at Roue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Goggins
David Goggins (born February 17, 1975) is an American motivational speaker, author, and retired United States Navy SEAL. He is also an ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, triathlete, public speaker and the author of two memoirs, and was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements in sports. Goggins was also awarded the VFW Americanism award in 2018 for his service in the United States Armed Forces. Goggins also published a ''New York Times'' Best Seller book titled ''Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds''. Early life and education Goggins was born on February 17, 1975, to Trunnis and Jackie Goggins. In 1981, he lived in Williamsville, New York, on a street called Paradise Road with his parents and brother, Trunnis Jr. While Goggins' neighborhood held "model citizens consisting of white people," he describes his home experience as "hell on Earth." Goggins' father owned the roller-skating rink ''Skateland,'' located in Eas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
