Saint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic saint, Carmelite nun, author, and theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer. Active during the Counter-Reformation, she was a reformer in the Carmelite Order of her time; the movement she initiated, later joined by Saint John of the Cross, eventually led to the establishment of the Discalced Carmelites, though neither she nor John was alive when the two orders separated.
Ávila is a province of central-western Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is bordered on the south by the provinces of Toledo and Cáceres, on the west by Salamanca, on the north by Valladolid, and on the east by Segovia and Madrid. Ávila has a population of 158,265 (2018) and is ranked 47th out of 50 of Spanish provinces in population. Its capital is Ávila.
Ávila is a Spanish fortified city located in the autonomous community of Castile and León, and is the capital of the Province of Ávila.
Manuel Ávila Camacho was a Mexican politician and military who served as the President of Mexico from 1940 to 1946. Although he did participate in the Mexican Revolution and achieved a high rank, he came to the presidency of Mexico because of his direct connection to General Lázaro Cárdenas, as a right-hand man, serving as his Chief of his General Staff during the Mexican Revolution and afterwards. He was called affectionately by Mexicans "The Gentleman President". As president, he pursued "national policies of unity, adjustment, and moderation." His administration completed the transition from military to civilian leadership, ended confrontational anticlericalism, reversed the push for socialist education, and restored a working relationship with the U.S. during World War II.
Ciego de Ávila is one of the provinces of Cuba, and was previously part of Camagüey Province. Its capital is Ciego de Ávila, which lies on the Carretera Central, and the second city is Morón, further north.
Ciego de Ávila is a city in the central part of Cuba and the capital of Ciego de Ávila Province. The city has a population of about 119,000, in a municipality of 143,449.
John of Ávila was a Spanish priest, preacher, scholastic author, and religious mystic, who has been declared a saint and Doctor of the Church by the Catholic Church. He is called the "Apostle of Andalusia", for his extensive ministry in that region.
Antony William de Ávila Charris is a Colombian former soccer striker nicknamed El Pitufo, who last played for América de Cali.
Avila University is a private university in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. It offers bachelor's degrees in 36 majors and master's degrees — Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Master in Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Organizational Development, and Master of Arts in Education. Its 13 buildings are situated on a campus of 50 acres (20.2 ha) in the heart of Kansas City. They include four residence halls, a fieldhouse and auxiliary pavilion for basketball and volleyball; a sports complex for football, baseball, softball, and soccer; a library, a theatre, a chapel, and some classroom facilities.
Eva Avila is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She won the fourth season of the CTV reality show Canadian Idol in 2006.
The Autopista AP-51 is an autopista in the community of Castile and León, Spain. Opened in late 2002, it runs for 24 kilometres (15 mi) between the Autopista AP-6 at the village of Villacastín, in the province of Segovia, and the eastern outskirts of the city of Ávila. It runs parallel to the N-110. As a toll road, it is operated by the Abertis Group.
Flores de Ávila is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain, about 164km from Madrid. According to the 2005 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 395 inhabitants.
Madrigal de las Altas Torres is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 1,825 inhabitants. In this village, Isabella I of Castile was born in 1451.
El Barco de Ávila is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. It forms part of the region of El Barco de Ávila - Piedrahíta and is located in the valley of Tormes river. Is the headboard of the natural region of Alto Tormes. In 2017 it has a population of 2436 population.
Peñalba de Ávila is a municipality located in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2010 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 123 inhabitants.
Alexander Thomas Avila is an American professional baseball catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs. Avila is the son of Tigers general manager Al Avila.
Mata de São João is a municipality in the state of Bahia in the North-East region of Brazil. It covers 632.26 km2 (244.12 sq mi) and a population of 46,392. Mata de São João has a population density of 73 inhabitants per square kilometer. It is located 56 km (35 mi) from the state capital of Bahia, Salvador.
Ávila, sometimes Avila, may refer to:
Bryan Avila is a Republican politician who currently serves as a member of the Florida House of Representatives. He has represented the 111th District, which includes parts of Miami and Hialeah in northeastern Miami-Dade County, since 2014.
Al Avila is the current executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager of the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
