Luis Gonzalez facts for kids

Luis Gonzalez or González is a common name. Many different people around the world share this name. This article helps you learn about some of the famous people named Luis Gonzalez. They have made their mark in various fields like sports, politics, and arts.

People Named Luis Gonzalez

Academics and Judges

Some people named Luis Gonzalez are known for their work in education or law.

• Luis González y González (1925–2003) was a well-known Mexican historian. He studied and wrote about history.
• Luis A. Gonzalez (judge) (active from 1978–2015) was an American judge. Judges help make sure laws are followed fairly.

Arts and Entertainment

Others with this name are famous in the world of arts.

• Luis "Checho" González (born 1928) is a Chilean composer and songwriter. He creates folk music.
• Luis González Palma (born 1957) is a Guatemalan photographer. He takes amazing pictures.

Politicians

Several Luis Gonzalezes have been important political figures.

• Luis González Bravo (1811–1871) served as the prime minister of Spain two times. A prime minister leads the government.
• Luis Arturo González López (1900–1965) was the president of Guatemala. A president is the leader of a country.
• Luis Ángel González Macchi (born 1947) was the President of Paraguay from 1999 to 2003.

Sportspeople

Many athletes named Luis Gonzalez have excelled in different sports.

Footballers

• Lucho González (born 1981) is an Argentine football midfielder. He plays in the middle of the field.
• Luis Gonzalez (soccer, born 1989) is an American soccer forward. Forwards try to score goals.
• Luis González (Bolivian footballer) (born 1958) was a Bolivian football midfielder.
• Luis González (footballer, born 1999) is a Venezuelan football goalkeeper. Goalkeepers protect the goal.

Baseball Players

• Luis Gonzalez (outfielder, born 1967) (born 1967) is a famous American former Major League Baseball outfielder. Outfielders play in the outer part of the baseball field.
• Luis González (outfielder, born 1995) (born 1995) is a Mexican Major League Baseball outfielder.
• Luis González (infielder) (born 1979) is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball utility player. Utility players can play many different positions.

Boxers

• Luis González (Chilean boxer) (born 1949) is a boxer from Chile.
• Luis González (Venezuelan boxer) (born 1984) is a boxer from Venezuela.

Other Sports

• Luis González (swimmer) (born 1925) was a swimmer from Colombia.
• Luis González (archer) (born 1945) is an archer from Costa Rica. Archers use bows and arrows.
• Luis Alberto González (born 1965) is a cyclist from Colombia.
• Luis Javier González (born 1969) is a middle-distance runner from Spain.

Other Notable People

• Luis Gonzales (1928–2012) was a Filipino actor. Actors perform in movies and plays.

See also

In Spanish: Luis González para niños