Famous People with Name Torres

Francisco De Sales Torres Homem            Origin/Culture/Country: South America

Francisco De Sales Torres Homem: was a physician, lawyer, journalist, romantic writer, deputy, senator, top officer of the National Treasury, president of the Bank of Brazil and Minister of Treasury. Only afrobrazilian that has ever been in charge of the economy of Brazil throughout its history.After finishing his career in medicine at the Medical-Surgical Academy at Rio de Janeiro in 1832, he became enrolled by Evaristo Ferreira da Veiga at the Society for the Defense of Freedom and National Independence, a political group related to the moderate liberal party, and asked to write political articles for some journals. At first he was unwilling to perform these duties, according to him because he lacked knowledge and interest on politics; however, Ferreira da Veiga made him change his mind after prasing him his first article written for the journal Aurora Fluminense. He later travels to Paris to study law, with a focus on political economy.

Daniel Torres            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Daniel Torres: is a Costa Rican soccer player who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.Torres started his football career with Deportivo Saprissa, where he won several national and international titles between 1996 and 2001. Torres signed with the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer on September 8, 2001.

Salvador Roberto Torres            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Salvador Roberto Torres: is an artist and muralist from San Diego, California, an early exponent of the Chicano art movement. He was one of the creators of Chicano Park, and led the movement to create its freeway-pillar murals.[1] He was also a founder of the Centro Cultural de la Raza in San Diego, California.Torres was raised in Barrio Logan, a neighborhood of San Diego largely inhabited by Mexican-Americans and Mexican immigrants. During his lifetime the neighborhood had been bisected by Interstate 5 and further impacted by the elevated onramps to the San Diego-Coronado Bridge. The two structures had resulted in the demolition of hundreds of homes, including his father's house where Torres had grown up. At first he deeply resented the bridge, but then he began to envision the huge concrete pillars as canvases where art could be created.

Carlos Torres            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Carlos Torres: is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. He stands 6'1" tall, weighs 185lbs, and throws and bats right-handed.Torres was drafted in the 15th round, 449th overall, in the 2004 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. He worked his way up through the White Sox minor league system, before making his Major League debut on July 22, 2009 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays .[1] Prior to his call-up Torres had posted an 8-4 record with a 2.20 ERA with the White Sox' Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights. Making the start originally pencilled in for John Danks, who had a blister problem on his index finger, Torres pitched six strong innings, giving up three runs on two homers and striking out three to record a quality start. On September 3, Torres picked up his first major league victory by defeating Ryan Dempster and the Chicago Cubs 5-0 in a make-up game at Wrigley Field.

Aaron Torres            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Aaron Torres: is a professional boxer. Before he turned pro, Torres won the 1998 Golden Gloves in his weight class. Torres won the bronze medal at the 1999 Pan American Games. As a pro, he defeated fifteen fighters before facing the 17-4-1 Louis Santiago in a fight whe

Michael 'Sweet T' Torres            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Michael 'Sweet T' Torres: is a three time New Jersey Golden Gloves and Northeastern Amateur Boxing Champion in the Junior Welterweight category now campaigning as a professional boxer in the Junior Welterweight division. Torres turned professional at the age in 19. Now residing in