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Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics, and Public Policy The Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University explores the intersection of press, politics and public policy in theory and practice. The Center is a major source for research on U.
Joan Smith (novelist and journalist) Joan Alison Smith (born August 27, 1953 in London) is an English novelist, journalist and human rights activist, who is a former chair of the Writers in Prison committee in the English section of International PEN.
Joan Sutherland Dame Joan Sutherland OM, AC, DBE (born November 7, 1926) is an Australian opera singer noted for her contribution to the bel canto revival of the 1950s and 1960s. Her nickname was La Stupenda, which was given to her by her Venetian fans after the performance in La Fenice (Callas was known as La Divina).
Joan Takayama-Ogawa Joan Takayama-Ogawa is an artist who works in the area of ceramics. She received her Bachelors of Arts at UCLA in Geography and East Asian Studies, Masters of Arts in Education at Stanford University, and ceramic education at Otis College of Art and Design, in Los Angeles, California.
Joan Tollifson Joan Tollifson (1948 - present) was born in Chicago and is a lesbian American author and is a Zen Buddhist who has been affiliated with the Berkeley Zen Center, training with Mel Weitsman and Toni Packer. She is missing her right hand, a defect she was born with.
Joan Tomás Campasol Joan Tomàs Campasol, aka Joan Tomàs, (born 17 May 1985 in Girona), is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for UE Lleida of the Spanish Segunda División B on loan from RCD Espanyol. He plays as a Left Winger.
Joan van Broekhuizen Joan van Broekhuizen, latinised as Janus Broukhusius (1649-1707), Dutch classical scholar and poet, was born to simple parents in Amsterdam on the 20th of November 1649. His father died when he was very young, and his uncle placed him at the latin school, where he showed great promise.
Joan van der Capellen tot den Pol Joan Derk baron van der Capellen tot den Poll (November 2, 1741 – June 6, 1784) was a Dutch nobleman who played a prominent role in the formation of the Batavian Republic and the revolutionary events that preceded its formation. As a member of the Patriots and inspired by the American Revolution, he wrote the famous pamphlet "To the People of the Netherlands" (in Dutch: "Aan het Volk van Nederland"), in which reclaimed a more liberal society and the end of the Stadtholder regime, which had been marked by corruption and nepotism.
Joan Van Ark Joan Van Ark (born June 16, 1936 in New York, New York, sometime credited as Joan Van Arc) is an actress who is best known for playing Larry Hagman's troubling sister-in-law and Michele Lee's neighbor and best friend, Valene (Val) Clements Ewing Gibson Waleska Ewing on the CBS primetime soap operas Dallas (1978-1981) and Knots Landing from 1979 to 1992. The role originated in a guest appearance on Dallas, from which Knots Landing is a spin-off.
Joan Walley Joan Lorraine Walley (born 23 January 1949, Stoke-on-Trent, Mrs Jan Ostrowski) is a politician in the United Kingdom. Since the deselection of her predeceasor John Forrester in 1987, she has been Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Stoke-on-Trent North (the second female MP for the seat after Harriet Slater from 1953 to 1966).
Joan Walmsley, Baroness Walmsley Joan Margaret Walmsley, Baroness Thomas of Gresford and Baroness Walmsley (born 12 April 1943) is a British Liberal Democrat politician. She is currently the party spokesperson on Education and Children in the House of Lords.
Joan Welles, 9th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby Joan Welles, 9th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby (died before 23 January 1475) was an English baroness. She was the daughter of Richard Welles, 7th Baron Welles and Joan Willoughby, 7th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby, and sister of Robert Welles, 8th Baron Willoughby de Eresby.
Joan Willoughby, 7th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby Joan Willoughby, 7th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby (died before 13 February 1462) was an English baroness in her own right. She was the daughter of Robert Willoughby, 6th Baron Willoughby de Eresby and Lady Elizabeth Montagu.
Joan Wulff Joan Wulff is a significant figure in the fly fishing industry in the United States. Wife of the late Lee Wulff, pioneer of the Wulff style of dry fly, Joan has continued her husband's legacy with her casting instruction and fly line design.
Joan, Duchess of Brittany Joanna of Penthievre or of Dreux (in French Jeanne de Dreux, la Boiteuse) (1319-1384) was Reigning Duchess of Brittany (in her own right) together with her consort Charles of Blois between 1341 and 1364. She was also Countess of Penthièvre in her own right.
Joana Tomásia da Câmara Joana Tomásia da Câmara (1712 - 1757), was a member of the family of Gonçalves da Câmara, a daughter of José da Câmara Teles, she was the 14th and last donatary captain of the island of São Miguel. She was the fifthh countess of Ribeira Grande.
Joana, Crown Princess of Portugal [Joan of Portugal (1452]-[[1490), known in Portugal as Saint Joan Princess (Portuguese: Santa Joana Princesa, pron. ), was a Portuguese princess of the House of Aviz, daughter of King Afonso V of Portugal and his first wife Isabel of Coimbra.
Joana, Princess of Beira Joan of Portugal or Joan of Braganza, Princess of Beira (1635-53, Portuguese: Joana, pron. ) was a Portuguese Princess, the eldest surviving daughter of John IV, King of Portugal (the first of the House of Braganza) and his wife Luiza de Guzman (LuĂ­sa de GusmĂŁo).
Joanie Greggains Joanie Greggains is an American radio host of The Joanie Greggains Show, a weekend health and fitness program on KGO Radio, San Francisco, California. She is also known for her long-running television exercise show, Morning Stretch.
Joanie Laurer Joan Marie "Joanie" Laurer (born December 27, 1969 in Rochester, New York) is an American actress and retired professional wrestler. A former bodybuilder, she is best known for her career with the World Wrestling Federation between 1997 and 2001, where she was known as Chyna and nicknamed The Ninth Wonder of the World (with the eighth wonder being André the Giant).
Joann Condon Joann Condon (born 1980) is a British actress of stage and screen, best known for her role as Pat, a member of the Fat Fighters group in the BBC television comedy Little Britain, written by and starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams. The character left the group in the very last episode of the series.
Joann Sfar Joann Sfar (pronounced /ʒoan sfaʁ/), born on August 28, 1971 in France as the son of Jewish parents (an Ashkenazi mother and a Sephardic father), is one of the most important artists of the new wave of Franco-Belgian comics. Many of his comics were published by L'Association which was founded in 1990 by Jean-Christophe Menu and six other artists.
Joanna (typeface) Joanna is an old style serif typeface designed by Eric Gill (1882–1940) in the period 1930–31, and named for one of his daughters. The typeface was originally designed for the proprietary use by Gill's printing shop Hague & Gill.
Joanna Baillie Joanna Baillie (September 11, 1762-February 23, 1851), Scottish poetess and dramatist. Baillie was very well-known during her lifetime and, though a woman, intended her plays not for the closet but for the stage.
Joanna Berzowska Joanna Berzowska is an Assistant Professor of Design and Computation Arts at Concordia University in Montreal. Her work and research deal primarily with "soft computation": electronic textiles, responsive clothing as wearable technology, reactive materials and squishy interfaces.
Joanna Blythman Joanna Blythman is a British nonfiction writer. She is Britain’s leading investigative food journalist and an influential commentator on the British food chain, covering subjects as diverse as salmon farming, supermarkets, intensive pineapple production and the causes of obesity .
Joanna Bolme Joanna Bolme is a musician and is currently the bass player in Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, having previously spent time playing bass for The Minders. She also previously dated the late Elliott Smith and was crucial to the finishing of his posthumous record, From a Basement on a Hill.
Joanna Bruzdowicz Joanna Bruzdowicz (b. May 17, 1943) is one of the rare contemporary composers to have found an original and critically acclaimed voice not only in the world of symphonic and chamber music, but also in opera, television and film.
Joanna Cameron Joanna Cameron, sometimes presented as JoAnna Cameron, (born 20 September 1951 in Aspen, Colorado)is an American actress who appeared in several television shows, such as The Secret of Isis. She also was in a few feature films, like the early 1970s curio, B.
Joanna Cargill Joanna Cargill, also known as Frenzy, is a fictional mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe with super-strength and steel-hard skin that gives her heavy resistance to physical injury and temperature extremes.
Joanna Deroover Joanna Catharina Deroover-Turcksin (June 3, 1890 - December 6, 2002) was the oldest documented living person in Belgium at the time of her death. She died at age 112 1/2, and still holds the record of oldest Belgian ever.
Joanna Estep Joanna Estep is a illustrator, writer and cartoonist best known for her recent graphic novel Roadsong with writer Allan Gross, published in 2006 by Tokyopop. A recent graduate with degrees in graphic design and Japanese Language, her personal passion for comic books led her to pursue skills and knowledge in the realm of comic making and sequential art.
Joanna Gash Joanna Gash (born 21 July 1944), has been a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives since March 1996, representing the Division of Gilmore on the southern coast of New South Wales. Gash was born in Groningen, in the Netherlands and immigrated to Australia when she was 6, she was educated at Institute of Administration in Sydney, New South Wales, and was a Regional Manager with the Tourism Commission of New South Wales, a guest house co-proprietor and a member of the Wingecarribee Shire Council before entering politics.
Joanna Glass Joanna McClelland Glass (born 1936) is a Canadian playwright who currently resides in Naperville, Illinois. She served as a personal secretary to Francis Biddle in the late 1960s, which formed the basis for her most recent play, Trying.
Joanna Grudzińska Joanna Grudzińska (1799-1831) was a Polish noble, a Duchess of Łowicz and the second wife of Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich of Russia, the de facto viceroy of the Kingdom of Poland. A daughter to Antoni Grudziński, the last owner of the town of Chodzież, Grudzińska was known for her beauty.
Joanna Hoffman Joanna Hoffman was an Apple Computer employee in the 1980s when she worked on the Apple Macintosh team in 1984. Before being hired as the fifth member of the team in September 1980 by Jef Raskin, she was a physicist and archeologist.
Joanna I of Auvergne Joanna I of Auvergne (8 May 1326 – 29 September 1360, Chateau d'Argilly) inherited the counties of Auvergne and Boulogne after the death of her father Count William XII of Auvergne. Her first husband was Philip of Burgundy, who held the title Count of Auvergne by virtue of their marriage.
Joanna Johnson Joanna Johnson is an American actress, best known for her roles as Caroline Forrester and Karen Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful. Johnson created and had been working on the ABC sitcom Hope and Faith since 2003.
Joanna Lee Joanna Lee (also known as Keum Ok Lee) was a Korean woman who was killed in December 2001 during a prolonged and violent exorcism carried out by Pastor Luke Lee of the Lord of All cult, in Auckland, New Zealand.
Joanna Lockwood Joanna Lockwood is an Australian actress who has played regular roles in various television series. After completing a brief stint in the closing episodes of soap opera Number 96 in 1977 she played the on-going lead role of police officer's wife and former stripper Valerie Johnson in police drama series Cop Shop, which began on-air in late 1977.
Joanna MacGregor Joanna MacGregor (born July 16 1959) is an internationally renowned classical, jazz and contemporary pianist. She is also a promoter, an artistic director, an educator and runs her own record label SoundCircus.
Joanna MaranhĂŁo Joanna de Albuquerque MaranhĂŁo Bezerra de Melo (born April 29, 1987 in Recife,Pernambuco) is a medley swimmer from Brazil, who won the bronze medal in the women's 400m individual medley at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A member of Minas TĂŞnis Clube, she also represented her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
Joanna Newman Joanna Newman is a renowned Wellington Archivist. She is the author of several reports which have set the standard for archive practices in Australasia and look set to be adopted as EU Standards for Archives by 2017.
Joanna Nowicka Joanna Nowicka (née Kwaśna born July 25, 1966 in Kołobrzeg) is a Polish archer, who competed in four consequentive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. At the 1996 Olympic Games she won the bronze medal in the Women's Team Competition (together with Iwona Dzięcioł and Katarzyna Klata).
Joanna of Bourbon Jeanne de Bourbon (Vincennes, February 3, 1338 – February 6, 1378, Paris) was the Queen consort of France, due to her marriage to King Charles V. Jeanne was the daughter of Peter I, Duke of Bourbon and Isabelle de Valois, a half-sister of Philip VI of France as the daughter of Charles of Valois and his third wife Mahaut of Chatillon.
Joanna of Castile Joanna (Spanish: Juana) (November 6, 1479 – April 12, 1555), called Joanna the Mad (Juana La Loca), Queen regnant of Castile and mother of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, was the second daughter of Ferdinand, king of Aragon, and Isabella, queen of Castile, and was born at Toledo.
Joanna of Châtillon Joanna of Châtillon (or Joan, ; died 16 January 1354) was the wife of Walter V of Brienne (1306) and duchess of Athens by marriage (1308 – 1311). She was the daughter of Gaucher de Porcien, Constable of France.
Joanna Page Joanna Page (born in 1977 in Mumbles, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales) is a Welsh actress. She has appeared in From Hell, Love Actually and Miss Julie and in several productions at the Royal National Theatre and at other theatres.
Joanna Roth Joanna Roth (born 1965) is a Danish-born actress (originally named Joanna Angelis) with a couple of dozen roles in the 1990s and 2000s including Ophelia in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. She is married to the actor John Hannah and they have two children, living in Oxfordshire.
Joanna Russ Joanna Russ (born February 22, 1937), American writer and feminist, is the author of a number of works of science fiction and feminist literary criticism. Among her most influential novels are The Female Man, an acclaimed SF novel and pioneering meditation on how differing societies might produce very different versions of the same person, and how all might interact, particularly in the face of sexism.
Joanna Rutkowska Joanna Rutkowska is a Polish security specialist, primarily known for her contributions to Windows Vista backdoor installation and hiding techniques. On 2006-08-04, at a Black Hat Briefings conference, Rutkowska successfully demonstrated two of such methods methods to hack Vista, and subsequently, has been named one of Five Hackers who Put a Mark on 2006 by eWeek Magazine for her research on this topic Five Hackers Who Left a Mark on 2006, Ryan Naraine, eWeek.
Joanna Senyszyn Joanna Senyszyn (born February 1, 1949 in Gdynia) is a Polish left-wing politician, vice-president of the Sojusz Lewicy Demokratycznej (SLD) and member of the Sejm (the lower house of the National Assembly of Poland).
Joanna Siedlecka Joanna Siedlecka – born February 24, 1949 in Białystok, Poland, writer, reporter, member of Polish Writers Association (Stowarzyszenie Pisarzy Polskich), the author of 10 books, 4 collections of essays and 6 biographies.
Joanna Skrzydlewska Joanna Skrzydlewska (born February 17, 1977 in Łodź) is a Polish politician. She was elected to Sejm on September 25, 2005 getting 11822 votes in 9 Łódź district, candidating from Platforma Obywatelska list.
Joanna, Duchess of Brabant Joanna, Duchess of Brabant (1322 – 1406) was the heiress of Duke Jan III, who died in Brussels, December 5, 1355. The famous document, the foundation of the rule of law in Brabant called the Blijde Inkomst ("Joyous Entry"), was arrived at in January 1355/6, in order to assure Joanna and her consort Wenceslaus of Luxemburg peacable entry into their capital and to settle the inheritance of the Duchy of Brabant on her "natural heirs", who were Joanna's sisters, they being more acceptable to the burghers of Brabant than rule by the House of Luxembourg.
Joanne Bertin Joanne Bertin was born in 1953 in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. A science fiction/fantasy novelist, her short stories and books center on a world of "truehumans", "truedragons", and "dragonlords", the last of which are beings which can change from human to dragon.
Joanne Carter Joanne 'Jo' Carter (b. 17 April 1980), Australian figure skating Olympian and physiotherapist, began ice skating at 4 years of age, going on to represent Australia in the Nagano (Japan) Winter Olympics of 1998 and Turin, Italy, Winter Olympics of 2006.
Joanne Favors Joanne Favors is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 29th district, which is composed of part of Hamilton County. She has served as a state representative since she was first elected in November 2004.
Joanne Fluke Joanne Fluke is a female author who writes the Hannah Swensen Mysteries for Kensington Mysteries. Her mystery series is widely popular, and she is a national bestselling author; so far there are eight books published in the series, with a ninth and tenth scheduled for released in 2007 and 2008, respectively.
Joanne Fox Joanne Fox (born June 12, 1979 in Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian water polo player from the gold medal squad of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Fox also played on the 2004 Summer Olympics squad in Athens, Greece.
Joanne Greenberg Joanne Greenberg (b,. Brooklyn 1932 ) is an American author most well known for the bestselling novel, I Never Promised You a Rose Garden written under the pen name of Hannah Green, which was adapted into a 1977 movie and a 2004 play of the same name.
Joanne Harris Joanne Michèle Sylvie Harris, born 3 July, 1964 in Barnsley, Yorkshire is a British author. Born to a French mother and an English father in her grandparents' sweet shop, her family life was filled with food and folklore.
Joanne Horniman Joanne Horniman is an Australian author who has won several awards for her books for children, teenagers and young adults. Her novels often set in country New South Wales, and often deal with such themes as the search for identity, family relationships, growing up in rural communities, and teenage parenthood.
Joanne Kyger Joanne Kyger (born November 19, 1934) is an American poet. Her poetry is influenced by her practice of Zen Buddhism and her ties to the poets of the Black Mountain, the San Francisco Renaissance, and the Beat generation.
Joanne Lees Joanne Lees, (born 1974), is a British woman, notable for being the girlfriend of Peter Falconio, 28, at the time of his disappearance on a remote stretch of highway near Barrow Creek in outback Northern Territory, Australia on July 14 2001. Lees was the chief crown witness in the trial of Bradley John Murdoch conducted in Darwin.
Joanne Malar Joanne Malar (born October 30, 1975 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a former medley swimmer from Canada, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. Canadian Olympic swimmer Swimming was important to her and her family, because her family camped often.
Joanne Pavey Joanne Pavey (born 20 September, 1973 in Honiton) is a track and field athlete, competing internationally for the United Kingdom. She competes mainly in the 5000 m distance but also on 1500 m and 3000 m distances.
Joanne Pransky Joanne Pransky is an American robotics expert and futurist who provides professional advice on using and marketing robotics devices. She calls herself the "World's First Robotic Psychiatrist®" for her expertise on issues concerning the human/robot relationship.
Joanne Thompson Joanne Thompson (born on May 13, 1965) is a former field hockey goalkeeper, who was a member of the British squad that won the bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. She also participated in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where Team GB finished fourth.
Joanne Wise Joanne Wise (born March 15, 1971 in Solihull, England) is a former athlete who competed in the long jump. She finished fourth at the 1997 World Indoor Championships and fifth at the 1999 World Championships, but her only medal came in 1998 when she won the Commonwealth Games.
Joanne Yeoh Joanne Yeoh (born 1977) is a young and outstanding Malaysian violinist who has performed internationally in no less than 13 countries, worldwide. In 2004, she was selected as the honoree for The Outstanding Young Malaysian Award for the category, "Personal Improvement and Accomplishment".
Joannes Aurifaber (Vinariensis) Joannes Aurifaber (Vinariensis; 1519–1575), was born in the county of Mansfeldt, Germany in 1519. He studied at Wittenberg where he heard the lectures of Luther, and afterwards became tutor to Count Mansfeldt.
Joannes Aurifaber (Vratislaviensis) Joannes Aurifaber (Vratislaviensis; 30 January 1517–19 October 1568), the younger brother of physician Andreas Aurifaber, was born at Breslau on 30 January 1517, and educated at Wittenberg, where he formed a close and lasting friendship with Melanchthon. After graduating in 1538 he spent twelve years as docent at the university, and having then received his doctorate of divinity, was appointed professor of divinity and pastor of the church of St.
Joannes Olaus Alnander Joannes Olaus Alnander (Johan Alnander), author of the History of Printing in Sweden (Historiola artis Typographicae in Suecia, Uppsala, 1722), was born towards the end of the seventeenth century, at Norrköping. For an analysis of this work, see Acta Eruditorum Lipsiens.
Joannou & Paraskevaides J&P is a large contractor in the Middle East, and over the past 50 years has built a considerable number of major infrastructure projects in the area, ranging from airports to motorways to major industrial plants.
Joanot Martorell Joanot Martorell (1413–1468) was the Valencian author of the novel Tirant lo Blanch, which is written in Valencian, which Martorell calls "the Valencian vernacular" ("vulgar llengua valenciana"). First published in Valencia in 1490, it was re-pressed in Barcelona in 1497, and some consider it the first modern novel in Europe.
Joao Barion Joao Barion (born April 14, 1987) is a Brazilian race car driver. Barion started his career in karting at the age of nine, continuing in karts until 2003 when he landed a seat at South American Formula Three team AmirNasr.
Joao silva Joao Silva is a war photographer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Silva has worked in Africa, the Balkans, Central Asia, Russia, and the Middle East and his images have won numerous awards including the World Press Photo.
JoaquĂ­n AndĂşjar JoaquĂ­n AndĂşjar [an-DOO-har] (born December 21, 1952 in San Pedro de MacorĂ­s, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played for the Houston Astros (1976-81, 1988), St. Louis Cardinals (1981-85) and Oakland Athletics (1986-87).
Joaquín Balaguer Joaquín Amparo Balaguer Ricardo (September 1, 1906 – July 14, 2002) was the President of the Dominican Republic from 1960 to 1962, from 1966 to 1978, and again from 1986 to 1996. An unlikely strongman, he had been a protégé of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, and, though frequently accused of election fraud and of intimidating would-be opponents, is also considered one of the craftiest politicians in the history of the country and a foundation for the modern Dominican state.
Joaquín Bartrina Joaquín María Bartrina y de Aixemús (1850–1880) was a Catalan/Spanish poet and playwright whose work is linked to the Realist movement. He is considered one of the founding fathers of the Spanish literary avant-garde.
Joaquín Benoit Joaquín Antonio (Peña) Benoit (born July 26, 1977 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who has played for the Texas Rangers since the 2001 season. He bats and throws right handed.
Joaquín Blume Joaquín Blume (June 21, 1933–April 29, 1959) was a Spanish gymnast. Born in Barcelona, he competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, and was a favourite for the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, until Spain boycotted the games in protest against the presence of the USSR, after their brutal suppression of the Hungarian Revolution.
JoaquĂ­n Crespo JoaquĂ­n Sinforiano de JesĂşs Crespo (August 22 1841 - April 16, 1898) was a Politician, Soldier and President of Venezuela from 1884 to 1886 and again from 1892 to 1898, and a member of the Partido Liberal Amarillo.
Joaquín de la Pezuela Joaquín de la Pezuela y Sánchez Muñoz de Velasco, marqués de Viluma (1761, Naval, Huesca, Spain—1830, Madrid) was a Spanish military officer and viceroy of Peru (from July 7, 1816 to January 29, 1821, during the War of Independence).
Joaquín Fernández Joaquín Fernández Corredor (born January 22, 1971 in Mataró, Catalonia) is a former medley and breaststroke swimmer from Spain, who competed at three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea.
Joaquín García Icazbalceta Joaquín García Icazbalceta (August 21, 1824 – November 26, 1894) was a Mexican philologist and historian. He edited writings by Mexican writers who preceded him, wrote a biography of Juan de Zumárraga, and translated William H.
JoaquĂ­n GarcĂ­a Monge JoaquĂ­n GarcĂ­a Monge is considered one of Costa Rica's most important writers. He was born in Desamparados, Costa Rica in 1881 and was educated in both Costa Rica and Chile, where he fell under the influence of the leading literary currents of his time.
Joaquín Gutiérrez Joaquín Gutiérrez (1918-2000) is an emblematic figure of Costa Rican literature, being one of the most internationally known of its authors. He was a member of the Academia Costarricense de la Lengua, and won the Premio Nacional de Cultura, the top literary award in his country.
Joaquín Guzmán Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known as 'Joaquín "el Chapo" Guzmán ("Shorty") (born 1954) is the head of an international drug trafficking organization referred to as either the "Alianza de Sangre" or the Sinaloa Cartel, named after the Mexican Pacific Coast state where it got its start. During the 1980s, Guzmán was associated with Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo (known as El Padrino), head of the dominant drug trafficking group in Mexico at that time.
JoaquĂ­n LarraĂ­n Gandarillas Monsignor JoaquĂ­n LarraĂ­n Gandarillas (October 13, 1822 - September 26, 1897) was a Chilean priest, Roman Catholic bishop of Santiago, professor, writer and first president of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
JoaquĂ­n Malgosa JoaquĂ­n Malgosa Morera (born November 1, 1963 in Terrassa) is a former field hockey defender from Spain, who won the silver medal with the Men's National Team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He also participated in the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics.
Joaquín Maurín Joaquín Maurín Juliá (or Joaquim Maurín in Catalan; January 12 1896—November 5 1973) was a Spanish Communist politician and revolutionary, leader of the Workers and Peasants Bloc (BOC) and of the Workers' Party of Marxist Unification (POUM). He was active mainly in Catalonia.
Joaquín Sánchez Joaquín, full name Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez, (born July 21, 1981 in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz) is a Spanish footballer. He is a right winger, famed for his bursts of speed, potent dribbling ability and dangerous crossing.
JoaquĂ­n Sorolla y Bastida JoaquĂ­n Sorolla y Bastida (1863 - 1923), Spanish painter, was born in Valencia, and received his art education first in his native town and under F Pradilla, and then in Italy and Paris. At the age of eighteen he traveled to Madrid, vigorously studying master paintings in the Museo del Prado.
Joaquín Vara del Rey y Rubio Joaquín Vara de Rey y Rubio (1840 – July 1, 1898) was a celebrated Spanish soldier and general. He was killed leading the stubborn defence of El Caney against a massively superior American army during the Spanish-American War.
Joaquín Villalobos Joaquín Villalobos (born 1951) was a founder in 1972 and was the main leader of the Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo (in English: People's Revolutionary Army), which was one of five organizations that joined together in 1980 to found the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front during the Salvadoran Civil War. During the Salvadoran Civil War, Villalobos was generally believed to be the principal military strategist for the FMLN.
Joaquín Xaudaró Joaquín Xaudaró y Echau (August 17, 1872-1933) was a Spanish cartoonist, illustrator, and caricaturist. His humorous depictions of the new technologies of his time –he published a volume of cartoons called The Perils of Flight (Les péripéties de l'aviation, Garnier Frères, Paris, 1911)- serve as an important link between the worlds of nineteenth-century illustration and twentieth-century cartooning.
Joaquim Agostinho Joaquim Agostinho, OIH (April 7 1943 - May 10 1984) was a Portuguese professional bicycle racer. He was born in Brejenjas, a small village that borders upon the vila of Praia de Santa Cruz, parish of Silveira and council of Torres Vedras.
Joaquim Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cardinal Cavalcanti Joaquim Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cardinal Cavalcanti (born January 17, 1850, Cimbres, Pernambuco, Brazil; died April 18, 1930, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) was the first Cardinal to be born in Latin America and the first cardinal from any South American diocese (Spanish prelates who served dioceses in the West Indies had been appointed cardinals for many years prior to Cavalcanti's elevation).

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