Nicolás Laprovíttola
Argentine basketball player, Olympic medalist
This Argentine basketball player has participated in several professional leagues. Played in the NBA and had a successful tenure in Europe, particularly in Spain. Represented Argentina in international competitions, contributing to the team's performance in the Olympic Games and FIBA tournaments, earning a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Known for skills as a point guard and his performances in club tournaments.
Won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Played for teams such as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid
Competed in NBA with the San Antonio Spurs
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Singer-songwriter and actor, starred in Trolls
Born
January 31st, 1981 45 years ago
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Pioneer of comic strip art and caricature
Born
January 31st, 1799 227 years ago
Died
June 8th, 1846 180 years ago — 47 years old
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Footballer; played for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Born
January 31st, 1986 40 years ago
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Actor best known for 'Naked City'
Born
January 31st, 1934 92 years ago
Died
July 8th, 1991 34 years ago — 57 years old
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Singer-songwriter and frontman of Mumford & Sons
Born
January 31st, 1987 39 years ago
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French priest and saint
Born
January 31st, 1673 353 years ago
Died
April 28th, 1716 310 years ago — 43 years old
A priest in the Roman Catholic Church, engaged in missionary work and known for the establishment of the Company of Mary, also called the Montfort Fathers. Championed devotion to the Virgin Mary and was influential in the spread of Marian spirituality. Authored several spiritual texts, including 'True Devotion to Mary', which outlined the concept of total consecration to Jesus through Mary. Canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1947, recognized for contributions to the Church and the development of Marian devotion.
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