Chavez

Chavez

Chavez is a common Spanish surname and may refer to various notable individuals, places, and entities. The name is derived from the Portuguese and Galician surname Chaves, which means "keys".

Notable Individuals

• Hugo Chávez (1954–2013) - A Venezuelan politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013. He was the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution and founded the Fifth Republic Movement.
• Cesar Chavez (1927–1993) - An American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers (UFW).
• Linda Chavez (born 1947) - An American author, commentator, and radio talk show host who served as the Director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
• Julio César Chávez (born 1962) - A retired Mexican professional boxer who is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Places

• Chávez, Buenos Aires - A partido (department) in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina.
• Chavez County, New Mexico - A county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Other Uses

• Chavez (band) - An American indie rock band formed in 1993.
• Chavez Ravine - A neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, known for being the site of Dodger Stadium.

Related Pages

• Bolivarian Revolution
• Fifth Republic Movement
• National Farm Workers Association
• United Farm Workers
• U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
• Buenos Aires Province
• New Mexico
• Dodger Stadium