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Juan de Padilla

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Juan de Padilla , c.1490-1521, Spanish revolutionary leader in the war of the comuneros [municipalities] against Holy Roman Emperor Charles V . Charles's conduct and his foreign advisers offended Spanish national feeling and led to a rising in Toledo under Padilla's leadership (1520). Soon other Castilian cities rose and joined Toledo in a Santa Junta [holy league]. Padilla sought to legitimize the junta by securing the support of Charles's mad mother, Joanna , but the movement soon degenerated into class warfare. Padilla's army was defeated at Villalar (Apr., 1521), and he was executed.... Read more
Juan Francisco de Güemes y Horcasitas Revilla Gigedo, conde de
...He encouraged the conquest and settlement of N Mexico, particularly under José de Escandón. His son, Juan Vicente Güemes Pacheco de Padilla, conde de Revilla Gigedo, 1740-99, b. Havana, was viceroy of New Spain (1789-94). He gave to the viceroyalty... Read more
Conde de Revillagigedo
Conde de Revillagigedo Juan Vicente G ü emes Pacheco y Padilla, Conde de Revillagigedo (1740-1799), was...ablest and most efficient administrators. Juan Vicente G ü emes Pacheco was born...1746 until 1755. The young and ambitious Juan Vicente joined the Spanish military service... Read more

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Green Hornets: Big Leaguer Juan Padilla of the Mets watches Hornets teams play
; New York Mets pitcher Juan Padilla attended a Mustang National League...a hearty, play ball, by the umpire. "Juan was by far the most professional, courteous...asked what his favorite pitch was, Mr. Padilla responded that it was the fastball... Read more
Padilla is carrying load
; ...countries and cultures, Edgar Padilla carried the town of Toa Alta, the big city of San Juan. He carried the city of Orocovis...a basketball player," said Padilla, a former resident of Toa Alta...same during the winter. As Padilla and Travieso's play earned...NCAA Tournament's Final Four. ... Read more
UMass pair gets back together Padilla, Travieso linked
; SAN JUAN -- They aren't the fixtures...days are long gone for Edgar Padilla and Carmelo Travieso. They...time, depending on the flow. Padilla is averaging a scant 1.8 points...fifth highest on the team. Padilla is still trying to get back... Read more
Padilla rejoins business journal as paper's real estate reporter
; Mathew Padilla returns to the Business Journal...Crittenden Publishing Inc.'s San Juan Capistrano office. At the Business Journal, Padilla will cover commercial and residential...a beat he's familiar with. Padilla, an OC native, was the Business...of real estate newsletters, Padilla tracked ... Read more
RELIEVER PADILLA HAPPY TO GO FROM AAA YANKEE TO MAJOR-LEAGUE RED
; MILWAUKEE - Juan Padilla spoke zero English when he was a teenager...Manager Dave Miley is not certain how Padilla will be used, other than somewhere in the bullpen. That's OK with Padilla. `I started this year in middle relief... Read more
Padilla's ejection wakes up Angels.
; Byline: Evan Grant ARLINGTON, Texas _ Once again, Vicente Padilla leaves his teammates to answer for him. Once again, they aren't sure what to say. Padilla, who doesn't speak to the media and is pretty quiet around...losing control on the mound. In a 9-7 loss to Los Angeles, Padilla lost a three-run lead to ... Read more
Padilla making the most of his chance.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
; ...be known as something more? For sure, he said. This is Padilla's chance to do that. And so far this spring, he's making...Given the chance to compete for the fifth starter's job, Padilla _ even though manager Larry Bowa won't admit it _ has...lineup loaded with future Hall of Famers. In 5 innings, ... Read more
Associate could be Padilla's bridge from street punk to alleged terrorist.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
; ...carrying when they arrested him at O'Hare Airport on May 8? Padilla has not yet been charged with a crime. Here is his saga...Muslim friends, former neighbors and relatives: Jose Padilla was born in Brooklyn on Oct. 18, 1970, to Puerto Rican parents. The family moved to Chicago when Jose was 4. Padilla ... Read more
White Sox feel Padilla's 'headhunter' label fits
; ...labeling Texas pitcher Vicente Padilla a "headhunter." That was on...hitters Vladimir Guerrero and Juan Rivera, leading to more target...brawl on Wednesday. It was Padilla who hit Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski...between the two teams, after Padilla took exception to comments...Manager Ozzie Guillen ... Read more
Padilla's latest incident not lost on Sox
; ...labeling Texas Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla a "headhunter." That was on display again Tuesday, when Padilla threw at Los Angeles Angels hitters Vladimir Guerrero and Juan Rivera. That led to more target practice...between the teams Wednesday. It was Padilla who hit Sox catcher A.J. ... Read more

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