Luis Martínez facts for kids

Luis Martínez is a common name, and many different people throughout history have been known by it. This page helps you find out about some of the famous people named Luis Martínez, from artists and politicians to athletes.

Artists and Entertainers

• Luis A. Martínez (1869–1909) was an Ecuadorian writer and painter. He was known for his novels and for showing the beauty of his country through his art.
• Lilí Martínez (1915–1990) was a talented Cuban pianist and composer. He played a big part in Cuban music, especially in the genre of "son cubano."

Politicians

Politicians are people who work in government, making decisions and laws for their country or region.

• Luis de Aliaga Martínez (1560–1626) was an important religious and political figure in Spain. He served as the Grand Inquisitor of Spain from 1619 to 1621.
• Luis Martínez Villicaña (1939–2011) was a Mexican politician. He served as the governor of the state of Michoacán from 1986 to 1988.
• Luis Martínez Noval (1948–2013) was a Spanish economist and politician. He held different roles in the Spanish government.
• Luis Antonio Martínez Armengol (born 1952) is a Mexican politician.
• Luis Rodolfo Enríquez Martínez (born 1970) is also a Mexican politician.
• Luis Estrella Martínez (born 1971) is a judge on the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, which is the highest court in Puerto Rico.

Religious Figures

• Luis María Martínez (1881–1956) was a Catholic archbishop in Mexico. An archbishop is a very high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church.
• Luis Aponte Martínez (1922–2012) was a Puerto Rican cardinal and Archbishop of San Juan. A cardinal is a senior leader in the Catholic Church, chosen by the Pope.

Sportspeople

Many athletes named Luis Martínez have excelled in various sports around the world.

Association Football

Association football, also known as soccer, is a team sport played with a ball between two teams of 11 players.

• Luis Enrique (born 1970) is a famous Spanish footballer and coach. He played for top clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona.
• Neco Martínez (born 1982) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
• Several other footballers named Luis Martínez have played professionally, including those born in 1987, 1990, 1991, 1994, and 1999, mainly from Mexico and Guatemala.

Baseball

Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players who take turns batting and fielding.

• Luis Martínez (pitcher) (born 1980) is a Dominican baseball player who played as a pitcher.
• Luis Martinez (catcher) (born 1985) is an American baseball player who played as a catcher.

Combat Sports

Combat sports involve fighting between two competitors, such as boxing, judo, or wrestling.

• Luis Martínez (Spanish boxer) (1925–2008) was a Spanish boxer.
• Luis Martínez (judoka) (born 1965) is a Puerto Rican judoka, a martial artist who practices judo.
• Luis Martínez (boxer) (born 1955) is a Cuban boxer.
• Luis Martinez (pro wrestler) (1923–2013) was a Mexican professional wrestler.
• Luis Martinez, also known as Damian Priest, is an American professional wrestler.

Other Sports

• Luis Martínez (runner) (born 1966) is a long-distance runner from Guatemala.
• Luis Martínez (sailor) (born 1973) is a Spanish Olympic sailor.
• Luis Martínez (sport shooter) (born 1976) is a Spanish Olympic sport shooter.
• Luis David Martínez (born 1989) is a Venezuelan tennis player.
• Luis Rojas Martinez (born 1990) is a Venezuelan swimmer.
• Luis Martínez (swimmer) (born 1995) is a Guatemalan swimmer.

Others

• Club Deportivo Luis Cruz Martínez is a football club from Chile.

See also

• José Luis Martínez (disambiguation)
• Sabu Martinez (Louis Martinez, 1930–1979) was an American conga player and percussionist, known for his work in Latin jazz.