Rodrigo
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Rodrigo is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Germanic name *Hrōþirīk(i)az ("famous ruler"). It can refer to:
- Joaquín Rodrigo, a 20th century composer
- King Roderic, a visigothic king
- Rodrigo Bueno, Argentine singer
- Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid Campeador.
- Rodrigo Muñoz López, a major league starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.
- Rodrigo Lopez, physician to Queen Elizabeth, and who is said to have been the inspiration for Shakespeare's Shylock.
- Rodrigo Lopez, Argentinian that won bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.
- Rodrigo Lopez, a Mexican-American soccer player.
- Rodrigo de Triana , was the first European since the Vikings known to have seen America.