Oriol
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Oriol is a Catalan
name, which can be found as a given name or a surname. It derives from the Latin word "aureus" (golden). It was originally just a surname, but started to be used as a given name in honour of Saint Joseph Oriol
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Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
name, which can be found as a given name or a surname. It derives from the Latin word "aureus" (golden). It was originally just a surname, but started to be used as a given name in honour of Saint Joseph Oriol
Joseph Oriol
Saint Joseph Oriol is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. He is called the "Thaumaturgus of Barcelona." A native of Barcelona, he studied at the University of Barcelona, receiving the degree of Doctor of Theology, 1 August 1674.He was ordained priest on 30 May 1676...
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- Oriol CamejoOriol CamejoOreol Camejo Durruthy is a volleyball player from Cuba, who plays as a setter for the Men's National Team. He became Best Setter at the first 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament in Düsseldorf, where Cuba ended up in second place and missed qualification for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing,...
, Cuban volleyball player - Oriol ElcachoOriol ElcachoOriol Elcacho is a Spanish male model from Barcelona. He is perhaps best known for being the face of BVLGARI's AQVA. He is represented by View Management, and has worked for numerous notable brands, such as Ralph Lauren, Bally, Gap, Custo Barcelona, Carlo Pignatelli, Missoni, Valentino, and Polo...
, Catalan male model - Oriol LozanoOriol LozanoOriol Lozano Farrán, simply Oriol , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Murcia in Segunda División, usually as a central defender.-Football career:...
, Catalan footballer - Oriol Martorell i CodinaOriol Martorell i CodinaOriol Martorell i Codina was a musical director, pedagogue and professor of history. He was the son of Artur Martorell i Bisbal, also a renowned pedagogue...
, Catalan music director, professor and politician - Oriol RipolOriol RipolOriol Ripol is a Spanish rugby union player. He plays as a wing for Worcester Warriors in the Championship. Ripol has also played for Spain and is regarded as their best player of modern times...
, Catalan rugby union player - Oriol RomeuOriol RomeuOriol Romeu Vidal is a Spanish footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League. Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also operate as a central defender.-Barcelona:...
, Catalan football player - Oriol SalviaOriol SalviaOriol Salvia is a professional squash player from Spain.-PSA Tour Titles:- PSA Tour Finals :- External links :*...
, Catalan squash player - Oriol ServiàOriol ServiaOriol Servià i Imbers is a race car driver in the IndyCar Series, originally from Catalonia, Spain. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia.-Early career:...
, Catalan race car driver
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- Estevan OriolEstevan OriolEstevan Oriol is a Mexican American photographer and director based in Los Angeles, California. His work has been featured in numerous magazines, usually reflects Los Angeles urban and gang culture, and he has also photographed many celebrities including Eminem, Kim Kardashian, Cypress Hill, Dennis...
, Mexican American photographer - Saint Joseph Oriol, Catalan Catholic saint