Today is the feast day of three saints called Vincent. Vincent is a male given name derived from the Roman name Vincentius, derived from the Latin word vincere (to conquer). 10 famous Vincents:
- The three Vincents with feast days today are Saint Vincent of Saragossa, patron of vintners, vinegar-makers, brickmakers, and sailors. The island of St Vincent in the Caribbean was named after him by Christopher Columbus who discovered the island on his feast day; Vincent, who along with his brothers Orontius, and Victor, was martyred in Puigcerda; and Saint Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate later to be known as the "Pious Society of Missions".
- There’s also St Vincent de Paul, whose feast day is on 27 September, who dedicated his life to helping the poor.
- Vincent Van Gogh, Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, who, it is said, spent the happiest year of his life in Brixton, London.
- Vince Cable, Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2017 to 2019.
- Vinnie Jones, actor and former footballer. He played for Wimbledon, Leeds United, Sheffield United, Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers and Wales. His acting credits include Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Gone in 60 Seconds, X-Men: The Last Stand, as the X-Men villain Cain Marko/Juggernaut.
- Vincent Price Jr., American actor best known for his performances in horror films and was the voice of “The Thriller” in Michael Jackson’s hit record.
- Vince Hill, English singer who had a successful recording career in the 1960s, and hosted several TV shows in the 70s and 80s.
- Vinnie Vincent (Vincent John Cusano), American guitarist and songwriter. He is a former member of the rock band Kiss from 1982 until mid-1984 and was the last member to wear a unique makeup/costume configuration, as the character of the Ankh Warrior.
- Vincent Crabbe, a supporting character in the Harry Potter series.
- Vincent Santino Corleone is a fictional character in The Godfather Part III. He is the illegitimate son of Sonny Corleone and his mistress Lucy Mancini. He eventually succeeds his uncle Michael as head of the Corleone family. Andy García was nominated for an Academy Award for portraying him.
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