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Manuel Torres (golfer)
Manuel Torres may refer to: Government and politics * Manuel Torres (diplomat) (1762–1822), first Colombian ambassador to the United States * Manuel Montt (1809–1880), Torres, president of Chile between 1851 and 1861 * Manuel A. Torres (born 1965), Puerto Rican politician Sports *Manuel Torres (equestrian) (born 1957), Colombian Olympic equestrian *Manuel Torres (footballer, born 1930) (1930–2014), Spanish footballer *Manuel Torres (footballer, born 1978) (born 1978), Panamanian footballer *Manuel Torres (footballer, born 1991), Spanish footballer * Juan Manuel Torres (born 1985), Argentine footballer Others * Manuel Torre or Manuel Torres (1878–1933), flamenco singer * Manuel Torres Félix (1958–2012), Mexican criminal * Constantino Manuel Torres Constantino Manuel Torres, known as Manuel Torres, is an archaeologist Archaeology or archeology is the scientific study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Torres (diplomat)
Manuel de Trujillo y Torres (November 1762 – July15, 1822) was a Colombian publicist and diplomat. He is best known for being received as the first ambassador of Colombia by U.S. President James Monroe on June19, 1822. This act represented the first U.S. recognition of a former Spanish colony's independence. Born in Spain, he lived as a young adult in the colony of New Granada (present-day Colombia). After being implicated in a conspiracy against the monarchy he fled in 1794, arriving in the United States in 1796. From Philadelphia he spent the rest of his life advocating for independence of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Working closely with newspaper editor William Duane he produced English- and Spanish-language articles, pamphlets and books. During the Spanish American wars of independence he was a central figure in directing the work of revolutionary agents in North America, who frequently visited his home. In 1819 Torres was appointed a diplomat for Venezuela, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Montt
Manuel Francisco Antonio Julián Montt Torres (; September 4, 1809 – September 21, 1880) was a Chilean statesman and scholar. He was twice elected President of Chile between 1851 and 1861. Biography Montt was born in Petorca, Valparaíso Region, the son of Catalan immigrants. His family was very poor, and in 1822, the death of his father increased their hardship. The same year, Manuel's mother secured his entrance into the Instituto Nacional (''National Institute''), where he also would serve as rector later in life (1835–40), though he could only afford the fees by tutoring other students. After studying law at the Instituto Nacional, he graduated as a lawyer in 1833 and soon achieved prominent academic and government posts. Montt had a distinguished career as a scholar, and was introduced into public life during the presidency (1831–1841) of José Joaquín Prieto by Diego Portales. Montt distinguished himself by his courage in the crisis that followed upon Portales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel A
Manuel may refer to: People * Manuel (name) * Manuel (Fawlty Towers), a fictional character from the sitcom ''Fawlty Towers'' * Charlie Manuel, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies * Manuel I Komnenos, emperor of the Byzantine Empire * Manuel I of Portugal, king of Portugal Places *Manuel, Valencia, a municipality in the province of Valencia, Spain *Manuel Junction, railway station near Falkirk, Scotland Other * Manuel (American horse), a thoroughbred racehorse * Manuel (Australian horse), a thoroughbred racehorse *Manuel and The Music of The Mountains Geoffrey Love (4 September 1917 – 8 July 1991) was a prolific British arranger and composer of easy listening and pop versions of film themes. He became famous in the late 1950s, playing under the pseudonym of Manuel and The Music of The ..., a musical ensemble * ''Manuel'' (album), music album by Dalida, 1974 See also * Manny, a common nickname for those named Manuel {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Torres (equestrian)
Manuel Torres (born 17 March 1957) is a Colombian equestrian. He competed at five Olympic Games for Columbia. Olympic Appearances * 1988 Summer Olympics: Seoul, South Korea ** Horse Zalme, Result AC r2/2 * 1992 Summer Olympics: Barcelona, Spain ** Horse, Kos, Results 64 r1/2 individual, 18th Team * 1996 Summer Olympics: Atlanta, USA ** Horse, Cartagena, Result 40 r1/2 * 2000 Summer Olympics: Sydney, Australia ** Horse, Marco, Result 14th * 2008 Summer Olympics: Beijing, China ** Horse, Chambucanero AC r1/2 As of August 2022, Torres was on Temporary Restriction by the United States Center for SafeSport, following allegations of misconduct, and subject to: “coaching/ training restriction(s); no unsupervised coaching/training; and no contact directive(s).” References 1957 births Living people Colombian male equestrians Olympic equestrians for Colombia Equestrians at the 1988 Summer Olympics Equestrians at the 1992 Summer Olympics Equestrians at the 1996 Summer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Torres (footballer, Born 1930)
Manuel Torres Pastor (19 April 1930 – 14 March 2014) was a Spanish professional association football player. Manuel was born in Teruel, Spain. He spent his career as a defender for Real Zaragoza. In 1957 he joined Real Madrid on a loan deal. Honours ;Real Madrid *European Cup: 1956–57 * Spanish League: 1956–57 * Latin Cup: 1957 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1957th year of the Common Era (CE) and ''Anno Domini'' (AD) designations, the 957th year of the 2nd millennium, the 57th year of the 20th century, and the 8th y ... Club career References Spanish men's footballers People from Teruel Real Madrid CF players Real Zaragoza players 1930 births 2014 deaths UEFA Champions League winning players Men's association football defenders {{Spain-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Torres (footballer, Born 1978)
Manuel Vicente Torres Morales (born 25 November 1978 in Panama City, Panama) is a football midfielder who currently plays in Panama for Liga Panameña de Fútbol team CAI. Club career He started his career at hometown club Árabe Unido and also played for San Francisco. Nicknamed ''el Cholo'', he joined Plaza Amador in 2012 after 8 years with San Francisco. International career Torres made his debut for Panama in a January 2000 friendly match against Guatemala, in which he immediately scored a goal, and has earned a total of 35 caps, scoring 1 goal. He represented his country in 6 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 2007 and 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cups. - RSSSF His final international was a July |
Manuel Torres (footballer, Born 1991)
Manuel Torres Jiménez (born 5 January 1991) is a Spanish footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Polish club Wieczysta Kraków. He spent most of his professional career in Germany, starting out at Schalke 04's reserves. Club career Born in La Algaba, Province of Seville, Andalusia, Torres played youth football with local club Real Betis. His professional input in his homeland consisted of two Segunda División games as a substitute with Villarreal CF's B team, the first being on 27 August 2010 in a 3–0 away loss against Real Valladolid. In the summer of 2011, 20-year-old Torres moved to Germany and signed for FC Schalke 04, being assigned to the reserve side in Regionalliga West. Two years later, upon expiration of his two-year contract, he joined Karlsruher SC also in the country on a three-year deal. He made his professional debut in German football on 16 August 2013, playing the last minutes of the 1–2 2. Bundesliga home defeat to SpVgg Greuther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Manuel Torres
Juan Manuel "Chaco" Torres (born 20 June 1985 in Puerto Vilelas, Chaco), is a retired Argentine football midfielder. Career Former player of Argentine clubs Racing Club and San Lorenzo de Almagro (Buenos Aires), Torres made his professional debut in 2002 in the age of 17, he went on to make over 100 appearances for each of the Argentine club. Torres was part of the Argentina U-20 team, along with such players as Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Pablo Zabaleta, that won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. In summer 2005, the management of Dynamo Kiev attempted to buy the young and promising FIFA World Youth Champion Juan Manuel Torres Racing Club. However, the Racing Club management were not as eager to release one of their key players, although the Torres was expressing a desire for leaving. Inter alia, the parties could not agree on money issues. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Torre
Manuel Soto Loreto, known as Manuel Torre or Manuel Torres (1878 – 1933), was a Romani (Kalo) flamenco singer. Beginning Torre was born in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, in the neighbourhood of San Miguel, which together with the neighbourhood of Santiago, is a traditional centre of flamenco in Jerez. One of the most representative singers of Jerez, he was influenced by singers Manuel Molina, El Marrurro (from Jerez) and Enrique el Mellizo (from Cádiz). He developed his career in the cafés cantante of Seville. In his turn, he was one of the main influences in the work of singers like La Niña de los Peines, Antonio Mairena or Manuel Agujetas. Career Torre was an honored guest, singing the siguiriyas, at the Concurso de Cante Jondo held at the Alhambra in Granada. This 1922 music festival was organized by Manuel de Falla to celebrate the flamenco arts.Álvarez Caballero, ''El cante flamenco'' (Madrid: Alianza Editorial 1994) at 212, 215-216. An encyclopedic sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Torres Félix
Manuel Fidel Torres Félix (; 28 February 1958 – 13 October 2012), also known as El M1 and/or El Ondeado, was a suspected Mexican drug lord and high-ranking leader of a cell within the Sinaloa Cartel. Born in a small town in the state of Sinaloa, Torres Félix began working for the Sinaloa Cartel in the 1990s and later ascended to the apex of the cartel after his brother Javier Torres Félix was arrested in 2004. He then began to work with Ovidio Guzmán López, the son of Joaquín Guzmán Loera, Mexico's former most-wanted man, and oversaw drug trafficking shipments coming in from South America into Mexico under the tutelage of Ismael Zambada García. When his son was killed by rival gang members of the Beltrán-Leyva Cartel in 2008, Torres Félix reportedly lost his mind and went on a killing spree, torturing the perpetrators at his home in Culiacán. This earned him the nickname of "El Ondeado" ('The Crazy One') for his emotional instability and explosive personality. Torr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constantino Manuel Torres
Constantino Manuel Torres, known as Manuel Torres, is an archaeologist Archaeology or archeology is the scientific study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts, sites, and cultural landscap ... and ethnobotanist specialising in the ethnobotany of pre-columbian South America and the Caribbean. In particular, he has shed much light on the Taíno use of Anadenanthera snuff Cohoba, its paraphernalia and associated archaeology. Selected published works *''The Use of Anadenanthera colubrina var. Cebil by Wichi (Mataco) Shamans of the Chaco Central, Argentina.'' Yearbook for ethnomedicine and the study of consciousness 5: 41–58, with David Repke as second author. Verläg für Wissenschaft und Bildung, Berlin, (1998). *''The role of cohoba in Taíno shamanism.'' Eleusis, n.s., no. 1: 38–50, Museo Civico di Rovereto, Trento, Italy, (1998). *''Explori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
