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Diogenes Escalante

Photograph of Diogenes Escalante Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Diogenes
Surname
Escalante

The Name Diogenes

Origin
Greek
Meaning
Born of Zeus or divine birth.
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The Escalante Surname

Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Derived from a place name meaning 'steep slope' or 'staircase', from Spanish 'escalante' (climbing, ascending).
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