José Ortiz facts for kids

José Ortiz is a common name, and many different people throughout history have been known by this name. This article will tell you about some of the famous people named José Ortiz, from athletes to artists and more!

Famous Sportspeople Named José Ortiz

Many talented athletes have carried the name José Ortiz. They have played different sports, from baseball and basketball to football and horse racing.

Baseball Players

• José Ortiz (1947–2011) was a baseball player from Puerto Rico. He played as an outfielder, which means he played in the part of the field furthest from home plate.
• José Ortiz (born 1977) is another baseball player, from the Dominican Republic. He played as a second baseman, a position in the infield near second base.

Basketball Players

• José Ortiz (born 1963) is a well-known basketball player from Puerto Rico. He was a very important player for his teams.

Footballers (Soccer Players)

• José Ortiz Bernal (born 1977) is a Spanish football player who played as a forward, trying to score goals for his team.
• José Luis Ortiz (born 1985) is a Bolivian football player who played as a midfielder, helping both defense and offense.
• José Guillermo Ortiz (born 1992) is a footballer from Costa Rica. He is known for his skills on the field.
• José Ortiz (born 1998) is a Colombian football player who plays as a defender, helping to stop the other team from scoring.

Other Athletes

• José Ortiz (born 1993) is a famous jockey in horse racing. Jockeys are the people who ride horses in races.
• José Ortiz is a Spanish Paralympic athlete. Paralympic athletes are amazing sportspeople with disabilities who compete at a very high level.
• José María Ortiz de Mendíbil (1926-2015) was a Spanish football referee. Referees are the officials who make sure the rules are followed during a game.

Other Notable People Named José Ortiz

Besides athletes, there have been many other important people named José Ortiz who made a difference in different fields like art, engineering, and politics.

Artists and Creators

• José Ortiz (1932–2013) was a Spanish comics artist. He drew many exciting comic books and stories.
• José Damián Ortiz de Castro (1750-1793) was a Spanish architect. Architects are people who design buildings.

Engineers and Innovators

• José Ortiz-Echagüe (1886–1980) was a Spanish entrepreneur, engineer, pilot, and photographer. He was a very talented person who did many different things, from building businesses to flying planes and taking amazing pictures.

Politicians and Public Servants

• José Casimiro Ortíz de la Renta (1760-1830) and José Ortiz de la Renta (1765-1850) were both mayors in Puerto Rico. A mayor is a leader of a city or town.
• José Agustín Ortiz Pinchetti (born 1937) is a Mexican politician. Politicians are people who work in government to make decisions for their country or community.
• José Ortiz Dalliot (born 1945) was a Puerto Rican attorney and politician. He used his legal knowledge to help people and also served in government.

Scientists

• José Luis Ortiz Moreno (born 1967) is an astronomer. Astronomers are scientists who study stars, planets, and everything else in space.

Places Named José Ortiz

Sometimes, places are named after important people.

• José Leonardo Ortiz District is a district in the Chiclayo province of Peru. A district is a part of a larger area, like a neighborhood or a small region.

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See also

In Spanish: José Ortiz para niños