Freitas
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Freitas is a common surname
in the Portuguese language
. It may refer to:
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
in the Portuguese language
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
. It may refer to:
General
- Afonso Cláudio de Freitas RosaAfonso Cláudio de Freitas RosaAfonso Cláudio de Freitas Rosa or, simply, Afonso Cláudio, as he was better known by the people, was, for a brief time, the first president of the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo...
, Brazilian politician - Antonio A. de FreitasAntónio A. de FreitasAntónio A. de Freitas , is an immunologist. He is Portuguese, born in Cuamba, Mozambique. He earned his M.D. in 1970 from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, and his Ph.D. in 1976 from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He is Professor at the Pasteur Institute, Paris, France where he directs...
, Portuguese immunologist - Chris de FreitasChris de FreitasChris de Freitas is an Associate Professor in the School of Environment at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.-Education and professional career:...
, New Zealand environmental and climate scientist - Diogo Freitas do AmaralDiogo Freitas do AmaralDiogo Pinto de Freitas do Amaral, GCC, GCSE, GCIH , usually referred to as either Freitas do Amaral or informally Freitas, is a Portuguese politician and law professor. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 12 March 2005 to 1 July 2006...
, Portuguese politician and law professor, former President of the United Nations General Assembly - Duarte FreitasDuarte FreitasDuarte Freitas is a Portuguese politician and Member of the European Parliament for the Social Democratic Party–People's Party coalition; part of the European People's Party–European Democrats group.-References:...
, Portuguese politician - Geoffrey de FreitasGeoffrey de FreitasSir Geoffrey Stanley de Freitas was a British politician and diplomat. For many years a Labour Member of Parliament, he also served as British High Commissioner in Accra and Nairobi, and later as President of the Council of Europe....
, British politician and diplomat - José Vicente de Freitas, Portuguese military officer and politician
- Luís de Freitas BrancoLuís de Freitas BrancoLuís Maria da Costa de Freitas Branco was a Portuguese composer and professor of music who played a preeminent part in the development of Portuguese music in the first half of the 20th century....
, Portuguese composer and academic - Nelson De FreitasNelson De FreitasNelson De Freitas is a British voice actor who provides the speaking voice of 2D, member of the virtual band, Gorillaz ....
, British voice actor - Paulin FreitasPaulin FreitasPaulin Freitas was a Togolese politician and diplomat. Freitas was the first foreign minister of Togo from independence on 27 April 1960 until a military coup d'etat on 13 January 1963 which led to the overthrow and execution of then President Sylvanus Olympio.-References:Paulin Freitas was the...
, Togolese politician and diplomat - Pete de FreitasPete de FreitasPete Louis Vincent de Freitas was a musician and producer, best known as a drummer with Echo & the Bunnymen, and whose drumming skills have been compared to Dave Grohl's....
, Trinidad-born, British musician and music producer - Robert FreitasRobert FreitasRobert A. Freitas Jr. is a Senior Research Fellow, one of four researchers at the nonprofit foundation Institute for Molecular Manufacturing in Palo Alto, California. He holds a 1974 Bachelor's degree majoring in both physics and psychology from Harvey Mudd College, and a 1978 Juris Doctor degree...
, United States researcher - Ronaldo Rogério de Freitas MourãoRonaldo Rogério de Freitas MourãoRonaldo Rogério de Freitas Mourão , is a Brazilian astronomer and the founder of the Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences , as well as a researcher and titular partner at the Brazilian History and Geography Institute .-External links:**...
, Brazilian astronomer - Silvia de FreitasSilvia de FreitasSilvia De Freitas is a Venezuelan singer who was participating as contestant in the second season of Latin American Idol; she was eliminated on September 6, 2007; finishing in 5th place....
, Venezuelan singer - Uladislau Herculano de FreitasUladislau Herculano de FreitasUladislau Herculano de Freitas Guimarães was a Brazilian politician and an advocate.He entered various public ways in the 1890s...
, Brazilian politician and an advocate
Sports
- Acelino FreitasAcelino FreitasAcelino "Popó" Freitas is a Brazilian boxer and a former world junior lightweight and lightweight champion. Freitas is also a state legislator for the state of Bahia . His style of fighting in the ring has garnered him a reputation for being more of a brawler than a boxer. His nickname, Popó, was...
, Brazilian boxer - Alcindo Martha de FreitasAlcindo Martha de FreitasAlcindo Martha de Freitas , known simply as Alcindo, is a former Brazilian football striker.During his club career he played for Rio Grande , Grêmio , Santos , Club Jalisco and Club América of Mexico, and Francana . He was part of the Brazilian team for the 1966 FIFA World Cup...
, Brazilian footballer - Alexandre Edílson de FreitasAlexandre Edílson de FreitasAlexandre Edílson de Freitas is a Brazilian football player, who currently plays for SC Brühl SG.-Career:He spent his European career at FC Aarau of Swiss Super League, SV Darmstadt 98 of Regionalliga, FC Baden and YF Juventus of Swiss Challenge League, FC Rapperswil-Jona and Chur 97 of 1....
, Brazilian footballer - Alfeu Martha de FreitasAlfeu Martha de FreitasAlfeu Martha de Freitas, was a Brazilian football player, who played as a midfielder.-Clubs:* Aimoré: 1956 - 1957* Portuguesa: 1958 - 1958* Internacional: 1959 - 1962...
, Brazilian footballer - David de FreitasDavid de FreitasDavid de Freitas or simply David , is a Brazilian striker. He currently plays for Ipatinga on loan from Cruzeiro.-Contract:*Ipatinga 1 August 2007 to 24 March 2008*Cruzeiro 26 March 2007 to 25 March 2008...
, Brazilian footballer - Edevaldo de FreitasEdevaldo de FreitasEdevaldo de Freitas, best known as Edevaldo is a former Brazilian football player in right-back role....
, Brazilian footballer - Fabian de FreitasFabian de FreitasFabian de Freitas is a former Surinamese-Dutch footballer who plays as a striker. De Freitas played in England with Bolton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion and in Spain with CA Osasuna....
, Surinamese-Dutch footballer - Fabiano Ribeiro de FreitasFabiano Ribeiro de FreitasFabiano Ribeiro de Freitas, simply Fabiano , is a Brazilian footballer who plays for S.C. Olhanense in Portugal, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:...
, Brazilian footballer - Getúlio Vargas Freitas Oliveira JúniorGetúlio Vargas Freitas Oliveira JúniorGetúlio Vargas Freitas Oliveira Júnior or simply Getúlio Vargas Junior , is a Brazilian Goalkeeper. He currently plays for Orlando Pirates in the South African Premier Soccer League.-Career:...
, Brazilian footballer - Jesse FreitasJesse FreitasJesse Lee Freitas, Jr. is a former American football quarterback. His son Jesse Freitas III also played professional football as a quarterback.-References:...
, American football player - João Bosco de Freitas ChavesJoão Bosco de Freitas ChavesJoão Bosco de Freitas Chaves or simply Bosco , is a Brazilian goalkeeper.-Sport Club do Recife:Bosco began his career in Sport, of the city of Recife, Pernambuco , in 1993. He stayed in the club until 2000, when he went to Cruzeiro...
, Brazilian footballer - José Ramalho Carvalho de FreitasJosé Ramalho Carvalho de FreitasJosé Ramalho Carvalho de Freitas, or simply Ramalho , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Criciúma Esporte Clube.-Beitar Jerusalem:...
, Brazilian footballer - Jurandir de FreitasJurandir de FreitasJurandir de Freitas , nicknamed Jurandir, was a Brazilian footballer.He earned 15 caps for the Brazil national football team. He was part of the 1962 FIFA World Cup winning squad, but he did not play any matches during the tournament...
, Brazilian footballer - Kléber de Sousa Freitas, Brazilian footballer
- Makoa FreitasMakoa FreitasRockne Makoa Freitas is an American football offensive lineman. His father is Rocky Freitas....
, American football player - Márcio Miranda Freitas Rocha da SilvaMárcio Miranda Freitas Rocha da SilvaMárcio Miranda Freitas Rocha da Silva or simply Marcinho is a Brazilian footballer, who plays for Atlético Paranaense.-Career:Marcinho played for Corinthians, Palmeiras, Paulista and São Caetano....
, Brazilian footballer - Márcio Rezende de FreitasMárcio Rezende de FreitasMárcio Rezende de Freitas is a former Brazilian football referee. He has refereed more than 1100 games, 269 of these in national championships, between 1989 and 2005. He was present in the World Championship and at the Olympic Games. He was considered, in 2004, one of the 10 best referees in the...
, Brazilian football referee - Maycon Vieira de FreitasMaycon Vieira de FreitasMaycon Vieira de Freitas or simply Maycon , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder who plays for Paraná Clube, on loan from Internacional.-External links:...
, Brazilian footballer - Miguel FreitasMiguel FreitasMiguel Freitas is a Portuguese auto racing driver.-Career:Freitas competed in the Mégane Trophy Eurocup in 2005 and 2006 for the Racing for Belgium team...
, Portuguese racing driver - Pedro Henrique Carvalho FreitasPedro Henrique Carvalho FreitasPedro Henrique Carvalho Freitas or simply Pedro Henrique , is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Goiás.-Career:...
, Brazilian footballer - Ramón Rodrigo de FreitasRamón Rodrigo de FreitasRamón Rodrigo de Freitas or simply Ramón , is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who plays for Boa Esporte Clube....
, Brazilian footballer - Rocky Freitas, American football player
- Ruy de FreitasRuy de FreitasRuy de Freitas was a Brazilian basketball player, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1948. He was born in Brasília. At his first appearance in London he won the bronze medal with the Brazilian basketball team under the guidance of head coach Moacyr Daiuto.-External links:...
, Brazilian basketball player - Phil DeFreitas, England cricketer
Places
- Estádio Bento FreitasEstádio Bento FreitasEstádio Bento da Silva Freitas, usually known as Estádio Bento Freitas, is a multi-use stadium located in Pelotas, Brazil. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Grêmio Esportivo Brasil. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 18,000 people and was built in 1943...
, stadium in Pelotas, Brazil - FreitasFreitas (Portugal)Freitas is a village in Northern Portugal. It is the seat of an eponymous "freguesia" , which in turn is part of the "concelho" of Fafe....
, village in Fafe, Portugal - Lagoa Rodrigo de FreitasLagoa Rodrigo de FreitasLagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, mostly known as "Lagoa", is a lagoon and district in the Lagoa, Zona Sul of Rio de Janeiro. The lagoon is connected to the Atlantic, allowing sea water to enter, by a canal which is bordered by the park locally known as Jardim de Alá.The lagoon is surrounded by the...
, lake and district in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Lauro de FreitasLauro de FreitasLauro de Freitas is a municipality of 59 km² in the north-east of the state of Bahia, Brasil located at 12° 53' 38" South 38° 19' 37" West.In Lauro de Freitas is located Vilas do Atlântico, a wealthy neighborhood....
, municipality in Bahia, Brazil - Mark Edward Freitas Ice ForumMark Edward Freitas Ice ForumMark Edward Freitas Ice Forum is a 2,000-seat hockey rink in Storrs, Connecticut. It is home to the University of Connecticut Huskies men's and women's college ice hockey teams. It opened on November 7, 1998, replacing the outdoor UConn Ice Arena, which was in use since the 1960s...
, hockey rink in Connecticut, United States - Teixeira de FreitasTeixeira de FreitasTeixeira de Freitas is a city in the extreme south of the Brazilian state of Bahia, on the edge of highway BR-101, and is one of the largest cities in that state with a population estimated at 118,681 inhabitants. It has an agricultural economy based principally in cattle ranching and raising...
, city in Bahia, Brazil