Luis Lopez facts for kids

Luis Lopez or López is a common name. Many different people and even places share this name. This article will tell you about some of the interesting people and places named Luis Lopez.

People Named Luis Lopez

Many people named Luis Lopez have made a difference in different fields.

Arts and Entertainment

• Luis López (editor) was an editor and publisher in Spain a long time ago, between 1637 and 1649. He helped share important books written in Spanish.
• Luis López Nieves (born in 1950) is a famous author from Puerto Rico. He writes many interesting stories and books.

Politics

• Luis López de la Torre Ayllón y Kirsmacker (1799–1875) was a Spanish nobleman and diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations.
• Luis Félix López (1932–2008) was a doctor, politician, and writer from Ecuador. He helped his country in many ways.

Science and Academics

• Luis López de Mesa (1884–1967) was a doctor and professor from Colombia. He taught many students and helped people with his medical knowledge.

Sports Stars

Many athletes named Luis Lopez have competed in various sports.

Athletics

• Luis Fernando López (born in 1979) is a race walker from Colombia. Race walking is a sport where athletes walk as fast as they can without running.
• Luis López (sprinter) (born in 1988) is a fast runner from Puerto Rico. He won a medal at the 2010 Ibero-American Championships in Athletics.
• Luis Ángel López (born in 1991) is another race walker from Puerto Rico. He also won a medal at the 2011 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Athletics.
• Luis Lopez (Salvadoran racewalker) (born in 1994) is a race walker from El Salvador.

Baseball Players

• Luis Lopez (catcher) (born in 1964) is an American baseball player. A catcher is the player who squats behind home plate.
• Luis López (infielder) (born in 1970) is a baseball player from Puerto Rico. Infielders play positions like first base, second base, shortstop, or third base.
• Luis Lopez (third baseman) (born in 1973) is an American baseball player who played at third base.

Cyclists

• Luis López (cyclist) was an Olympic cyclist from Uruguay in 1948. He competed in the Olympic Games.
• Luis Alfredo López (cyclist) (born in 1966) is a road cyclist from Colombia. Road cycling involves racing bicycles on roads.

Football (Soccer) Players

Many football (soccer) players are named Luis Lopez. Here are a few:

• Luis López Rekarte (born in 1962) was a Spanish football player who played as a right-back.
• Luis López (footballer, born 1984) is a goalkeeper from Uruguay. Goalkeepers protect the goal.
• Luis López (footballer, born September 1993) is another football goalkeeper, from Honduras.

Other Sports

• Luis López (sailor) (born in 1955) is an Olympic sailor from Spain. He competed in sailing events at the Olympics.
• Luis López (gymnast) (1969-1995) was an Olympic gymnast from Mexico. Gymnasts perform amazing feats of strength and agility.

Places Named Luis Lopez

• Luis Lopez, New Mexico is a place in the United States. It is a small community located in New Mexico.

Fictional Characters Named Luis Lopez

• Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald is a character from the TV show Passions.
• Luis Lopez (GTA) is the main character in the video game Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony.

See also

In Spanish: Luis López para niños