Diego López facts for kids

Diego López is a name shared by many interesting people throughout history and in modern times. From scholars and artists to politicians and athletes, many individuals have made their mark with this name. This article will introduce you to some of the most well-known people named Diego López.

Academics

Some people named Diego López were important scholars who studied and wrote about history and religion.

Diego López de Zúñiga (died 1531)

Diego López de Zúñiga was a Spanish scholar who studied the Bible. He was known for his work on religious texts in the early 1500s.

Diego López de Cogolludo

Diego López de Cogolludo was a Spanish Franciscan historian. He wrote important historical accounts about Yucatán, a region in Mexico, during the 1600s.

Artists and Entertainers

Others named Diego López have been creative artists, bringing stories and beauty to the world.

Diego López (painter) (c. 1465–1530)

Diego López was a Spanish painter during the Renaissance period. This was a time of great art and learning in Europe. He created beautiful artworks around the late 1400s and early 1500s.

Diego López Rivera (born 1952)

Diego López Rivera is a Mexican filmmaker. He is known for directing movies and telling stories through film. He was born in 1952 and continues to work in the film industry.

Politicians

Several people named Diego López held important political roles, helping to govern and lead.

Diego Lopez de Pacheco, 2nd Duke of Escalona (1456–1529)

Diego Lopez de Pacheco was a Spanish nobleman. A nobleman was a person of high rank in society, often with land and power. He lived in the late 1400s and early 1500s.

Diego López de Zúñiga, 4th Count of Nieva (c. 1510–1564)

Diego López de Zúñiga was a Spanish nobleman who became a viceroy of Peru. A viceroy was like a governor who ruled a colony in the name of the king. He served as viceroy from 1561 to 1564.

Diego López Pacheco, 7th Duke of Escalona (1599–1653)

Another Spanish nobleman with this name was Diego López Pacheco. He held the title of Duke of Escalona in the 1600s, following in the footsteps of earlier family members.

Diego López Garrido (born 1947)

Diego López Garrido is a Spanish politician. He was born in 1947 and has been involved in Spanish politics, working to represent people and make decisions for the country.

Sportspeople

Many athletes named Diego López have excelled in various sports, especially football.

Association Football

Many footballers named Diego López have played professionally. Here are some of them:

• Diego López (footballer, born March 1974) (Diego Miguel López Santos): A Spanish former midfielder.
• Diego López (footballer, born August 1974) (Luis Diego López Breijo): A Uruguayan former defender and a football manager.
• Diego López (Argentine footballer, born 1981) (Diego Martín López): A former midfielder from Argentina.
• Diego López (Spanish footballer, born 1981) (Diego López Rodríguez): A Spanish goalkeeper who plays for Rayo Vallecano.
• Diego López (footballer, born 1983) (Diego López Aguilar): A Mexican former defender and manager.
• Diego López (footballer, born 1992) (Diego Fores López): An Argentine defender for Estudiantes BA.
• Diego López (footballer, born 1994) (Diego Gastón López Barrios): A Uruguayan midfielder for Llacuabamba.
• Diego López (footballer, born 1995) (Diego Eduardo López): A Paraguayan midfielder.
• Diego López (footballer, born 1996) (Diego Ignacio López): An Argentine midfielder for Sportivo Las Parejas.
• Diego López (footballer, born 1999) (Diego López Reyes): A Uruguayan defender for Sud América.
• Diego Lopez (soccer, born January 2002): An American forward.
• Diego López (footballer, born May 2002) (Diego López Noguerol): A Spanish forward for Valencia Mestalla.

Other Sports

Beyond football, other athletes named Diego López have achieved success.

• Diego López (cyclist): A Spanish cyclist who competes in bicycle races.
• Diego López Díaz (born 1994): A Mexican Paralympic swimmer. He competes in swimming events for athletes with disabilities.

See also

In Spanish: Diego López para niños

• Diego López de Haro (disambiguation)
• Diego Jiménez López (born 1991), Spanish defender