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Ethnicity
Ethnicity is an identifier which connotes a group with a common national or cultural tradition. Some ethnicities are massive with billions of members, such as Han Chinese, and others are small clans with fewer than 100 individuals. Some countries are almost mono-ethnic, like North Korea, and others have hundreds of indigenous ethnicities, like Nigeria. Come explore the history and culture of ethnicities in this category.
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What specifically was Ludwig van Beethoven's ethnicity?
Although born in Germany, Beethoven's family originated from Flanders, which had been occupied by Spain for 200 years, with many Moors (North Africans). Contemporaries described the musical genius as having "thick, bristly coal-black hair," a "flat, thick nose," large mouth, and what is described as alternately a "ruddy" or "swarthy" complexion. In the middle of Teutonic Germany and Austria, he must have made a striking, memorable presence.
Beethoven's teacher, Haydn, was often called a "blackamoor." Alexander W. Thayer, one of the foremost authorities on Beethoven says, "Beethoven had even more of the Moor in his features than his master, 'Haydn.'" His features and family's Flanders heritage led him to be known as "the Black Spaniard."
(see http://www.mdcbowen.org/p2/sf/faq068.htm)
It's most likely he was mulatto, but DNA evidence was inconclusive. According to the Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A25895-2000Oct17
The research team also said that future DNA analysis might answer lingering questions about Beethoven's ethnicity. As a young man, the dark-complexioned Beethoven sometimes was called "the Moor," and some historians have questioned whether he had African blood. Walsh said his analysis of the hair strands showed "no wrinkles or bends" typical among people of African descent, but that more tests may be conducted.
What is Henry Fonda's ethnicity?
According to Wikipedia, the Fonda family went from Italy to the Netherlands to America, doing the latter in the 1600s. Take your pick.
What ethnic background is Johnny Depp?
He is German, Cherokee (from his grandmother mostly) and Irish
What ethnicity is Jack Nicholson?
No, Jack Nicholson ("The Joker") is not Jewish. He was born Catholic.
It's a misconstrued rumour that he was born to a Jewish Latvian father.
He in his own right became a Reichian.
What is Jennifer Lawrence's ethnicity?
Jennifer Lawrence was born in Louisville, Kentucky. And she is one of the most convincing actresses that I know. Any part she plays, she will convince you that she is that person. I met her once at a gun show at the fair grounds in Louisville; she was checking out guns for her roll in the next Hunger Games movie. She is a very sweet young lady with manners and respect; especially for Veterans.
Jessica Jarrell is a singer who is of African American, Native American, and Caucasian decent. Specifically Irish. She stated it during a chat with fans.
What is John Mayer's ethnicity?
If you listen to his song "belief" from his Continuum album it appears as if he doesn't subscribe to, or at least hold strongly to, any religion at all. In his song belief he sings in perfect postmodern fashion basically saying, "everyone believes something but no one is budging." He also at the end of the song reflects on the damage belief often does. I get a pluralist kind of vibe from this song. A kind of "let people believe whatever cause fighting for belief never does any good" kind of vibe. Makes me wonder what that "something missing" from his Heavier Things album may be. I would agree with Augustine when he said to Jesus, "he cannot be content unless he praises you, because you made us for yourself and our hearts find no rest until they rest in you." I pray all of our hearts will find rest.
What ethnicity is Matt Mihana and Nabil Moo?
Both Nabil's parents were born in Jamaica and he visits there a lot...he said "I'm not Jamaican 'cuz I wasn't born there.."(he was born in Miami, Florida)
Matt Mihana said that his family is Arabic "and so I am Egyptian."
Source:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JwquU_T9p4
Jay Sean is 100% INDIAN (Punjabi)!! Although he was born and raised in UK!
He is of Dominican, Native American, Puerto Rican and Black descent.
What is Bella Thorne's ethnicity?
Irish, Italian, Cuban
Bella Thorne is an American actress and model. She spoke Spanish as a first language as a child. She stated in an interview,
"I would like to study different dance styles and learn Spanish. It was my first language but I forgot it from not using it."
What ethnicity are the members jls band?
i fink aston,marvin and jb r mixed black n white
and oritse is fully black
What ethnicity is Patrick stump?
Patrick Stump is Caucasian
Caucasian is not an ethnicity as it says nothing about a persons ancestral heritage, it's a racial classification. Saying some ones ethnicity is white/Caucasian would be like saying a black persons ethnicity is negroid or an east Asians ethnicity is mongoloid. It is unclear what Patrick Stumps full heritage is as he's never stated nor been asked in an interview but judging by his surname; Stump is of English origin and could also be of German or French origin.
What is Dorothy's ethnicity in the Wizard of Oz?
It is unknown as to the origins of the character of Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz."
Specifically, the consensus tends to be that the character is modeled on Dorothy Louise Gage (June 11, 1898 - November 11, 1898). The little girl was the niece of Maud Gage Baum (March 27, 1861 - March 6, 1953). She therefore was the niece by marriage of author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919). The Gage and Baum families were grieved by the tragic end to the beautiful infant's brave struggle to survive.
What is David Cook's ethnicity?
His father is black and his mother is Russian ,Irish ,Asian and Native American
reply to the above:
Really?? His father CANNOT be black. I'm sure David Cook has almost full European ancestry.
What is Moises arias ethnicity?
His parents are from Colombia. It's estimated that 58% of Colombians are mestizo & 20% are white.
How many black people live in New Zealand?
In very early 1900's NZ had a Rugby team tour Great Britain. One English Reporter wrote that the team was all backs (ie the rear of the team were doing most of the work) but it was printed as All Blacks (also the colour of the rugby jerseys the team was wearing at the time) which has stuck ever since hence NZ adopted it as its national sports colour....of which you will most likely see a Silver fern frond on there as well.
What is Vin Diesel's ethnicity?
Previous Comment: He is bi-racial, being half African-American and half Italian American
Update: Actually although Vin Diesel has described himself as "definitely a person of colour" the actual fact of his own statement is that he is "of ambiguous ethnicity - Italian and a lot of other stuff". He has never met his biological father and was raised by his African-American Stepfather, Irving. So he's not actually half African-American more just Part African-American, which by the look of it has been diluted quite a bit.
What ethnicity are Johnny Mathis' parents?
Both of Johnny Mathis' parents are African-American. His mother (Mildred Boyd Mathis) was fair complexioned and his father (Clem Mathis, Sr.) had a similar bronze complexion as his son, Johnny Mathis. Like over 80 percent of people in the United States who are classified as "Black" and/or "African American," Mathis has a mixed ancestry.
What is the ethnicity of Dora the Explorer?
She is obviously Hispanic , the show originated in Continental Spain- Madrid to be precise.
Answer: Dora is hispanic, and proud to be bilingual. I am not sure what makes you think the show originated in Spain. It is a Nickelodeon show, and I have attached a link to an interview with the creators, who are not from Spain.
