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Orlando (disambiguation) facts for kids

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The word Orlando has many different meanings. It can be a place, a character in a story, a song, a movie, or even a person's name.

Places Called Orlando

Several places around the world are named Orlando.

Cities in the United States

Township in South Africa

Artistic Works Named Orlando

The name Orlando has inspired many creative works, from old stories to modern movies and music.

Characters and Stories

  • Orlando is a famous character in old stories and operas from the 1500s and 1600s. He is often shown as a brave knight.
  • Orlando: A Biography is a well-known novel written by Virginia Woolf in 1928. It tells a story that spans several centuries.

Music and Opera

  • Orlando is the title of an opera (a play set to music) created by the famous composer George Frideric Handel in 1733.
  • Orlando was also the name of a British indie-pop band that was popular in the 1990s.

Movies and TV Shows

  • Orlando is a movie made in 1992. It is based on Virginia Woolf's novel.
  • Orlando was a British television series that aired in the 1960s.

Children's Books

  • Orlando is a beloved fictional cat character. He stars in a series of fun children's illustrated books written by Kathleen Hale.

People Named Orlando

Many people have the name Orlando, either as their first name or their family name.

People with Orlando as a Surname

People with Orlando as a Given Name

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