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Michael - For information on the World War I German military Operation Michael, see Spring Offensive.
The given name Michael or Micha'el (מִיכָאֵל "who is like God?" or "likened unto God"; Standard Hebrew Miḫaʾel, Tiberian Hebrew Mḵāʾēl; Septuagint Greek Μιχαηλ, Mikhaēl) derives from the name of the archangel Michael mentioned in the Bible, who is also considered a saint by Catholics. The name has been particularly popular in Orthodox nations, and was borne by several rulers of the Byzantine and Russian empires. Other forms of the name Michael Notable people named Michael Prince Michael of Kent is a prominent member of the British Royal Family. He was named in honor of the last tsar and speaks fluent Russian. Modern Times - Michael Buffer, boxing ring announcer ("Let's get ready to rumble!)
- Michael Caine, Academy Award winning British actor.
- Michael Crichton, physician turned best selling author.
- Michael J. Fox, Canadian-born actor and spokesman for Parkinson's Disease
- Michael Jackson, music's "King of Pop"
- Michael Jordan, basketball legend.
- Michael Eisner, Ex-CEO of The Walt Disney Company.
- Michael Douglas, American film actor and producer.
- Michael Hutchence, lead singer of Australian rock band INXS.
- Michael Moore, American documentarian (Fahrenheit 9/11) and social commentator.
- Michael Myers, iconic antagomnist of Halloween film series
- Michael Palin, member of the Monty Python comedy troupe.
- Michael Schumacher, German Formula One driver.
- Michael Wilbon, sports columnist (Washington Post) and ESPN commentator.
See also: List of names referring to El
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