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William Healey Dall (1845–1927), biologist, hydrographer; explored interior Alaska, charted the Aleutians; America's pre-eminent authority on Alaska 1866–1900 Brad Davis (born 1955), played briefly for the Anchorage Northern Knights before going on to a long career with the Dallas Mavericks , both as a player and in other capacities
Mary Peltola (born 1973), Democratic politician and U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district; first Alaska Native and the first woman to represent Alaska in the House; Josh Phelps (born 1978), former MLB first baseman; Alissa Pili (born 2001), WNBA player for the Minnesota Lynx; Kathryn Poland (1919–2010 ...
The status of women in Spain has evolved from the country's earliest history, culture, and social norms. Throughout the late 20th century, Spain has undergone a transition from Francoist Spain (1939-1975), during which women's rights were severely restricted, to a democratic society where gender equality is a fundamental principle.
Christina Rapado (born October 24, 1973) is a Spanish singer, actress and television reporter whose life is also a favorite topic of gossip magazines in Spain. Her best-known songs include a cover of singer Alaska 's " A Quien le Importa ?.
Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest living person, who was born in the U.S. and lived through two world wars, the Spanish Civil War and the COVID pandemic, has died at 117, her family ...
Thirty Spanish women were allowed to participate in Columbus' third voyage of 1498 if they were willing to become permanent inhabitants of the Spanish colony. The intent of allowing women passage was that they would marry and bring morality to the colonies, as well as being able to convince other high-born women of the wealth to be had by ...
Sergio Aragonés – Spanish born-American cartoonist and writer known for his contributions to Mad Magazine and creator of the comic book Groo the Wanderer." [159] José Argüelles (1939–2011) – American New Age author and artist. His father was Spanish. Ivan Argüelles – American poet and brother of Jose Argüelles.
A Californio (Spanish for "Californian") is a Spanish term for a descendant of a person of Spanish and Mexican ancestry who was born in Alta California. "Alta California" refers to the time of the first Spanish presence established by the Portolá expedition in 1769 until the region's cession to the United States of America in 1848.