Walter Ayoví
Ecuadorian footballer and defender
A professional footballer, primarily played as a defender. Career included stints with clubs in Ecuador and abroad, including top teams like Deportivo Quito and Tigres UANL. Represented Ecuador in international competitions, contributing significantly to the national team's efforts. Played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone in the national team's football history.
Participated in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Played for Tigres UANL in Mexico
Won multiple domestic titles with Deportivo Quito
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Princess Louise Charlotte of Saxe-Altenburg
Princess of Saxe-Altenburg and Austria
Born
August 11th, 1874 151 years ago
Died
1953 73 years ago — 79 years old
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Italian footballer and Juventus defender
Born
August 11th, 1970 55 years ago
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Footballer, former Player of the Year
Born
August 11th, 1971 54 years ago
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Mexican actress and screenwriter
Born
August 11th, 1971 54 years ago
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English physician and author
Born
August 11th, 1673 352 years ago
Died
February 16th, 1754 272 years ago — 80 years old
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Estonian diplomat and UN representative
Born
August 11th, 1905 120 years ago
Died
September 4th, 1998 27 years ago — 93 years old
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