Chávez
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Not to be confused with Chaves.
Chávez or Chavez is an American Spanish variation of "Chaves", and may refer to people or others.
[edit] People
- Angélico Chávez, (1910 – 1996), American Franciscan priest, historian, author, poet, and painter.
- Carlos Chávez, Mexican composer, conductor, teacher, journalist, and the founder and director of the Mexico Symphony Orchestra.
- César Chávez, founder of the National Farm Workers Association, which became United Farm Workers.
- Jose Chavez y Chavez or Chavez y Chavez (1851-1924), a cowboy from New Mexico who rode with Billy the Kid.
- Colegio César Chávez, a college named in honor of civil rights leader César Chávez.
- Coronado Chávez, President of Honduras from 1845-1847.
- Dennis Chavez, a United States politician.
- Endy Chávez, a Venezuelan Major League Baseball player.
- Eric Chavez, an Hispanic-American Major League Baseball player.
- Federico Chávez, President of Paraguay.
- Fermín Chávez, an Argentinian historian, poet and journalist.
- Gilbert A. Chavez, Automotive e-commerce pioneer. [1]
- Hugo Chávez, President of Venezuela.
- Ignacio Chávez, President of Nicaragua in 1891.
- Jorge Chávez, a Peruvian airplane pilot.
- Julio César Chávez, a Mexican boxer.
- Linda Chavez, an Hispanic-American author and commentator.
- Leo Chavez, an American anthropologist.
- Martha Chávez, a Peruvian politician.
- Maria Burgos Chavez, a noted artist and sculptor.
- Néstor Chávez, a Venezuelan Major League Baseball player.
- Raúl Chávez, a Venezuelan Major League Baseball player.
- Sam J. Chavez, Jr., a noted American business man and civic leader.
- Solome Chavez, Sr., New Mexico / Colorado Cowboy, Progenitor of the Chavez family of Colorado.
- Alan Chávez, Mexican composer, musician and writter
[edit] Others
- Chavez (band), an indie rock band in New York in the 1990s.
- Jorge Chávez International Airport, in Lima, Peru.
- Maurice Chavez, a fictional character in "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City".
- Chávez Ravine, the site of Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California, United States.
- Domingo Chavez, a fictional character in Tom Clancy's novels.