Diego Torres facts for kids

Diego Torres is a name shared by several interesting people and even a place! When you see a name like this that belongs to more than one person or thing, it's called a "disambiguation." It helps make sure you find exactly what you're looking for. Let's learn about some of the famous people named Diego Torres.

Famous People Named Diego Torres

Diego Torres the Singer

One of the most well-known people named Diego Torres is an Argentine musician and actor born in 1971. He is famous for his catchy songs and acting roles. He even has an album named after him, called Diego Torres, which came out in 1992.

Diego Torres the Footballers

Many talented footballers (soccer players) have also been named Diego Torres. They come from different countries and played in various leagues:

• A Spanish footballer born in 1978.
• A Mexican footballer born in 1979.
• An Argentine footballer born in 1982.
• Another Argentine footballer born in 1990.
• A Chilean footballer born in 1992.
• A Paraguayan footballer born in 2002.

Historical Figures Named Diego de Torres

The name Diego Torres has a long history, with several important figures from centuries ago:

• Diego de Torres y Moyachoque (1549–1590) was a mestizo cacique. A cacique was a leader of an indigenous community, especially in parts of Latin America.
• Diego de Torres Bello (1551-1638) was a Spanish Jesuit. Jesuits are members of a religious order in the Catholic Church known for their work in education and missionary activities.
• Diego Torres Altamirano (1557–1621) was a Spanish bishop. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in some Christian churches.
• Diego de Torres Vargas (1590–1649) was a Spanish priest. Priests are religious leaders who perform sacred rituals and provide spiritual guidance.
• Diego de Torres Villarroel (1693–1770) was a Spanish writer and scholar. Scholars are people who study and know a lot about a particular subject.

See also

In Spanish: Diego Torres (desambiguación) para niños Sometimes, names can be very similar but belong to different people or places. Here are a few examples:

• Diego Torre (tenor) (born 1979), a Mexican opera singer. An opera singer performs in operas, which are plays where the words are sung.
• Diego de la Torre (born 1984), another Mexican footballer.
• Diego Jiménez Torres Airport, an airport named after someone with a similar name.