Famous People with Name Misael

Misael Escuti Rovira            Origin/Culture/Country: South America

Misael Escuti Rovira: was a football (soccer) player. His major footballing accomplishment was as starting goalkeeper for the Chilean national team placing third in the 1962 FIFA World Cup.

Misael Castillo            Origin/Culture/Country: Mexican

Misael Castillo: is a Mexican professional boxer and is considered one of the best prospects in the Light Welterweight division.

Misael Pastrana Borrero            Origin/Culture/Country: South America

Misael Pastrana Borrero: was a Conservative Party politician and President of Colombia from 1970 to 1974, the last presidential period of the National Front. Misael Pastrana became President after a close election campaign against Gen. Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, a former dictator. Pastrana's term is generally known for protecting the rights of large landowners and encouraging housing construction as an engine of growth. A law passed in 1973 barred the Government from expropriating land without the owner's consent. His administration also gave financial incentives to commercial agriculture, which created jobs and greatly improved farm wages.

Misael Ortiz            Origin/Culture/Country: Jamaican

Misael Ortiz: is a Cuban sprinter specializing in the 200 metres. He finished fourth with the Cuban 4 x 100 metres relay team, which consisted of Alfredo García-Baró, Ortíz, Iván García and Luis Alberto Pérez-Rionda, at the 1997 World Championships.