Papp
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Papp is a Hungarian
surname. It can refer to:
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
surname. It can refer to:
- Josef PappJosef PappJosef Papp was an engineer who was awarded U.S. patents related to the development of a fusion engine, and also claimed to have invented a jet submarine.-Alleged submarine journey:...
, a Hungarian-American engineer accused of creating a hoax solo 13-hour trans-Atlantic submarine voyage - Joseph PappJoseph PappJoseph Papp was an American theatrical producer and director. Papp established The Public Theater in what had been the Astor Library Building in downtown New York . "The Public," as it is known, has many small theatres within it...
, a theatrical producer for the Public Theater in lower Manhattan, New York City - László PappLászló PappLászló Papp was a Hungarian boxer, born in Budapest. A southpaw, he won gold medals in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, and the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia...
, a Hungarian boxer - Dr. László Papp, a Hungarian entomologist.
- Joseph M. PappJoseph M. PappJoseph M. Papp is an American former professional road racing cyclist and U.S. National cycling team member. He holds dual Irish-USA citizenship...
, American cyclist - Paul PappPaul PappPaul Papp is a Romanian footballer, who currently plays for Liga I club SC Vaslui and the Romanian national side. Although primarily a central defender, when needed he operates as a right back.-Club career:...
, Romanian footballer - Tibor Papp, boxer
- Johnny Papp, Inspirational singer song writing performance artiste from Los Angeles, Ca
- Daniel S. PappDaniel S. PappDr. Daniel S. Papp is the current President of the Kennesaw State University , a position he has held since July 2006.-Education:Dr. Papp is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth College with a bachelor's degree in International Affairs in 1969. In 1973, Papp received a Ph.D. in International...
, President of Kennesaw State University - Robert J. Papp, Jr.Robert J. Papp, Jr.Robert J. Papp. Jr. is a United States Coast Guard admiral and the 24th and current Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. He leads the largest component of the United States Department of Homeland Security, with 42,000 active duty, 8,200 Reserve, 8,000 civilian, and 31,000...
, CommandantCommandant of the Coast GuardThe Commandant of the United States Coast Guard is the highest ranking member of the United States Coast Guard. The Commandant is normally the only four-star Admiral in the Coast Guard and is appointed for a four-year term by the President of the United States upon confirmation by the United...
of the United States Coast GuardUnited States Coast GuardThe United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency...