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Robert Da silva is a human born in the late months of 1972. The sex at birth is presumed to be male.
What is the origin of the first name Robert?
Robert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, deriving from Hrodebert which means "bright fame." It was introduced to Britain by the Normans and became very popular in England during the Middle Ages. Famous bearers include several kings and rulers, making it a name of royal connotation.
What's the history of this record on The Population Project?
This record was created on May 15, 2023 on The Population Project. It hasn't been edited since then.
The Context
What was the context in France in 1972?
Inauguration in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the famous Call to Resistance, launched on the BBC by General de Gaulle, of a monument in homage to the former head of the Free France - an immense cross of Lorraine built on the highest place in the commune - by the President of the Republic Georges Pompidou. The first McDonald's restaurant in France opens in Créteil under a franchise granted to Raymond Dayan, who opens 13 others restaurants. They took the name O'Kitch in December 1982 after a lawsuit with the American firm.
Zinedine Zidane - Zinedine Yazid Zidane, popularly known as Zizou, is a French professional football manager and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. He most recently coached Spanish club Real Madrid and is one of the most successful coaches in the world. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Zidane was a playmaker renowned for his elegance, vision, passing, ball control, and technique. He received many individual accolades as a player, including being named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1998, 2000 and 2003, and winning the 1998 Ballon d'Or.
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