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Bosco

Saint John Bosco (Italian: Giovanni Melchior Bosco; 16 August 1815 – 31 January 1888), commonly known as Don Bosco, was an Italian Roman Catholic priest, writer, and educator who devoted his ministry to the moral and vocational training of disadvantaged boys amid the social upheavals of mid-19th-century Turin.^[1]^[2] Orphaned young and self-taught in many skills, he established the Valdocco Oratory in 1846 as a refuge for street children and apprentices, where he combined religious instruction with practical trades training to prevent delinquency through proactive guidance rather than repression.^[1]^[2] In 1859, Bosco founded the Society of St. Francis de Sales—later known as the Salesians—a religious congregation that expanded globally to educate youth and conduct missions, growing to over 400 members by his death; he also established the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in 1872 for women's education.^[2]^[1] His "preventive system" of pedagogy, rooted in Christian conscience and paternal authority, influenced modern Catholic education and earned papal endorsement, though it faced initial skepticism from ecclesiastical authorities over its innovative, non-punitive approach.^[2] Canonized in 1934 by Pope Pius XI, Bosco is venerated as the patron saint of young apprentices, editors, and publishers, with his legacy enduring through thousands of Salesian schools and youth centers worldwide.^[1]^[2]

Etymology

Origin and meaning

The Italian noun bosco (plural boschi) denotes a wood, forest, or thicket, often referring to a dense collection of trees or shrubby undergrowth in natural settings.^[3]^[4] This usage reflects topographic features in landscapes, distinguishing it from foresta (larger, more open woodlands) or selva (wild, untamed vegetation).^[5] Etymologically, bosco traces to Late Latin boscus, signifying shrub undergrowth or a wooded thicket, a term that entered Latin via Germanic influences during the early medieval period.^[6]^[7] Linguistic analysis identifies boscus as a loanword from Frankish busk or Proto-Germanic *buskaz, denoting bushy or wooded terrain, which spread into Romance languages including Italian, French (bois), and Spanish (bosque) to describe similar environmental features.^[8] This Germanic substrate replaced or supplemented earlier Latin terms like silva for certain contexts, with no substantiated links to non-Indo-European roots despite occasional folk attributions.^[7] The word's adoption underscores historical patterns of linguistic borrowing in regions with mixed Roman and barbarian influences post-5th century CE.^[8]

People

Given name Bosco

Bosco Hogan (born March 1949) is an Irish stage, film, and television actor based in Drogheda, known for his extensive work in Irish theater and international productions.^[9] His notable film roles include Jonathan Swift in The Professor and the Madman (2019), a priest in Ridley Scott's The Last Duel (2021), and appearances in earlier films such as Zardoz (1974) and Count Dracula (1977).^[9] On television, he portrayed historical figures like the Abbot of Lindisfarne in Vikings and Aethelred the Unready in related series.^[10] Bosco Wong (born December 13, 1980) is a Hong Kong actor and singer prominent in Cantopop and television dramas produced by TVB.^[11] He debuted in entertainment in 1998 and rose to fame with the role of a pilot in the 2003 series Triumph in the Skies, which marked a breakthrough in modern dramas and led to multiple lead roles in comedies and action series like Wars of In-Laws (2005).^[12] Wong has released several albums and starred in films such as Golden Brother (2014) and Buddy Cops (2016), accumulating over 20 years of credits in Hong Kong media.^[11] Other individuals using Bosco as a primary given or stage name include Bosco Ntaganda (born 1973), a Congolese military leader indicted by the International Criminal Court in 2019 for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between 2002 and 2003 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.^[13] Less prominent figures, such as stage performer Professor Bosco (real name James Frederick Greathead, 1850–1921), contributed to early 20th-century circus acts featured in Charlie Chaplin's The Circus (1928).^[14]

Surname Bosco

Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco (1815–1888), known as Saint John Bosco or Don Bosco, was an Italian Catholic priest renowned for his educational work with impoverished and at-risk youth in 19th-century Turin. Born on August 16, 1815, in Castelnuovo d'Asti, he founded the Society of St. Francis de Sales (Salesians of Don Bosco) in 1859 to provide vocational training and moral guidance through a preventive system emphasizing reason, religion, and loving kindness over punitive measures.^[15]^[16] This approach contrasted with prevailing repressive methods and contributed to the rehabilitation of thousands of street children and juvenile delinquents by focusing on early intervention and character formation. Canonized on April 1, 1934, by Pope Pius XI, Bosco's sainthood was affirmed through the Catholic Church's verification of miracles attributed to his intercession, including healings and prophetic visions documented in ecclesiastical processes.^[17] Philip Bosco (1930–2018) was an American stage and screen actor of Italian and German descent, celebrated for his commanding presence in classical and contemporary theater. Born on September 26, 1930, he earned a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1990 for portraying Saunders in the Broadway farce Lend Me a Tenor, a role that showcased his comedic timing and vocal prowess in a production running from 1989 to 1990.^[18] Bosco received multiple Tony nominations across decades, including for revivals like The Iceman Cometh (1973) where he played a supporting role in the ensemble, and appeared in over 100 films and television episodes, often embodying authoritative figures in works such as Working Girl (1988) and Angie (1994).^[19] Bosco Ntaganda (born 1973), a Congolese militia leader nicknamed "The Terminator," commanded rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri region during the early 2000s. On July 8, 2019, the International Criminal Court convicted him on 18 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, sexual slavery, and conscripting child soldiers under 15, stemming from atrocities committed between 2002 and 2003 by troops under his effective control in the Union des Patriotes Congolais.^[20] He was sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment on November 7, 2019, marking one of the ICC's most comprehensive convictions for direct participation in massacres, village pillaging, and ethnic targeting that resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths.^[21] Bosco is the stage name of an American drag performer who competed on season 14 of RuPaul's Drag Race, premiering January 7, 2022, where she tied for third place alongside Daya Betty and Angeria Paris VanMicheals after 16 episodes of challenges emphasizing comedy, sewing, and performance.^[22] Returning for RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 10, announced April 23, 2025, Bosco participated in a bracketed format with prior winners and finalists, achieving placements in the top tiers through talent shows and production numbers as of mid-season episodes aired in 2025.^[22]

Other personal names

In Catholic-influenced naming traditions, Bosco frequently appears in compound given names paired with equivalents of "John," such as Jean-Bosco in Francophone Africa or João Bosco in Brazil and Portugal, directly honoring the saint John Bosco (1815–1888).^[23] This composite form reflects devotional practices rather than standalone usage, with prevalence tied to regions where Salesian missions spread the saint's legacy post-19th century.^[23] Congolese musician Jean Bosco Mwenda (1930–1990), a pioneer of fingerstyle acoustic guitar, recorded over 150 tracks between 1952 and 1962, influencing sub-Saharan African music styles.^[24] Brazilian goalkeeper João Bosco de Freitas Chaves (born November 14, 1974), known professionally as Bosco, competed for clubs like São Paulo FC and represented Brazil's under-20 national team.^[25] In the United States, Bosco serves as a middle name in Italian-American families, as seen with NFL offensive tackle Don Bosco Anthony Boselli Jr. (born April 17, 1972), who earned five Pro Bowl selections with the Jacksonville Jaguars and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.^[26] Such instances remain uncommon, comprising a minor fraction of Bosco's overall name occurrences, which U.S. data show primarily as surnames.^[27]

Places

In Italy

Bosco Chiesanuova is a comune in the province of Verona, Veneto region, situated on the Lessinia plateau at an elevation of 1,106 meters above sea level.^[28] As of November 2024, it has a population of 3,618 residents across an area of 64.80 square kilometers, yielding a density of approximately 56 inhabitants per square kilometer.^[29] The municipality lies within the Lessinia Regional Nature Park, established in 1990 and spanning over 10,000 hectares of pre-alpine terrain featuring beech, oak, chestnut, and coniferous forests, alongside diverse wildlife such as deer and birds of prey.^[30] Historical settlement traces to Cimbrian colonists from the 10th century, who developed pastoral economies in the highland, with the area divided into hamlets including Valdiporro and Corbiolo.^[31] Bosco Marengo is a comune in the province of Alessandria, Piedmont region, at an elevation of 121 meters.^[32] Its population stood at 2,314 as of August 2019, concentrated in a lowland setting bordered by municipalities such as Alessandria and Novi Ligure.^[32] The name reflects topographic origins in forested marshlands, with administrative history including transfer to the House of Savoy in 1713, preserving architectural remnants from medieval and Renaissance periods tied to local agrarian development.^[32] Other locales include Bosco Fontana, a protected natural reserve near Mantua in Lombardy, representing one of northern Italy's rare surviving Pleistocene-era plain forests, originally a noble hunting domain now managed for conservation of ancient oak and hornbeam stands.^[33] These sites exemplify Italy's "bosco" toponymy, denoting historically wooded districts adapted for forestry, agriculture, and ecotourism.

In Switzerland

Bosco/Gurin is a municipality in the Vallemaggia district of Ticino canton, situated in the upper Maggia Valley at coordinates 46°19′N 8°30′E and an elevation of 1,504 meters, making it the highest village in the canton.^[34]^[35] The area spans 22.04 km² with a low population density of approximately 2.1 inhabitants per km² and a recorded population of 47 as of recent estimates.^[35] This remote alpine settlement reflects Switzerland's linguistic diversity, featuring a bilingual Italian-German name and serving as the canton's sole historically German-speaking municipality despite Ticino's predominant Italian linguistic context.^[36] The village's origins trace to Walser migrants from the Pomatt valley in adjacent Valais canton, who crossed the Ggurijnar Furggu pass around 1230 and established the settlement by 1253, as documented in historical records.^[37]^[38] This migration exemplifies the broader 12th- to 13th-century Walser expansion into high-altitude alpine regions, driven by the need to cultivate marginal pastures, introducing Germanic cultural and linguistic elements across linguistic borders into what became Italian-dominant Ticino.^[39] The etymology combines Italian "bosco" (forest), denoting the surrounding woodlands, with the German "Gurin," underscoring this cross-border heritage.^[34] Culturally, Bosco/Gurin preserves Walser traditions through architecture like peat-roofed barns and the Walserhaus, a heritage structure dating to 1386 housing an ethnographic museum on alpine life.^[40]^[41] The unique Ggurijnartitsch dialect, a Walser variant of Swiss German, persists alongside Italian, maintained by local efforts amid historical pressures from surrounding Romance-language communities.^[42] These elements highlight the village's role as a preserved enclave of Walser identity, with customs including traditional crafts and folklore tied to the local flora, fauna, and legends of the woods.^[42] Tourism centers on winter skiing in the local alpine area and summer hiking amid peaks like those surrounding Lago Melo and Lago Pero, leveraging the site's isolation for authentic experiences of Walser heritage rather than mass commercialization.^[36]^[43] The economy remains tied to these seasonal activities and cultural preservation, sustaining the small community against depopulation trends common in remote Swiss highlands.^[40]

In the United States

Bosco, Louisiana, is an unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, situated along the Ouachita River near U.S. Route 165 and the boundary with Morehouse Parish. The area traces its origins to the Boscobel plantation, established in the early 19th century by settlers including Major Henry Bry, a prominent judge and planter. Boscobel Cottage, constructed in 1829, represents one of the earliest surviving plantation structures in northeastern Louisiana, characterized by Greek Revival and Federal-style elements such as a narrow central hall and lightly projecting pavilions.^[44]^[45] The community's name derives from this plantation, reflecting historical ties to cotton agriculture and river-based commerce in the antebellum period. The Bosco Plantation House, built circa 1835, served as a key residence in the district and exemplifies raised Creole architecture adapted to the local environment. Both structures highlight the region's plantation economy, which relied on enslaved labor until emancipation, followed by sharecropping in the post-Civil War era. As an unincorporated area, Bosco lacks formal municipal boundaries or dedicated census figures, but surrounding Ouachita Parish recorded a population of approximately 160,000 in the 2020 U.S. Census, with the parish economy centered on manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture. Local demographics in nearby rural zones show a median age around 39, with households averaging 2.2 persons and a mix of White and Black residents predominant.^[46] In Kentucky, Bosco is an unincorporated populated place in Floyd County, eastern Kentucky, within the Appalachian region near the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. Also associated with the nearby community of Hueysville, it featured a post office operating under the Bosco name from 1902 until 1916, when service shifted to Hueysville. The locale's development aligned with early 20th-century coal mining and logging activities in Floyd County, which had a population of 36,293 in the 2020 U.S. Census, reflecting rural economic reliance on extractive industries and small-scale farming. No specific incorporation date exists, and the community remains small and without distinct demographic tabulations beyond county-level data indicating a median household income of about $35,000 and high poverty rates exceeding 25%.^[47]

Elsewhere

Bosco is a small populated place in Cabo Delgado Province, northern Mozambique, situated at coordinates approximately 13°20′S 40°10′E and an elevation of 201 meters above sea level. ^[48] The locality lies within a rural area characterized by coastal and inland terrain near the Tanzanian border, though specific population figures and administrative details remain limited in available geographic records.^[49] No major historical or economic significance is documented for this settlement beyond its recognition in regional gazetteers.^[50]

Brands and products

Food and beverages

Bosco Chocolate Syrup, first produced in 1928 in Camden, New Jersey, by an unidentified physician, originated as a chocolate-flavored additive marketed initially by the William S. Scull Company.^[51]^[52] Manufactured by Bosco Products, Inc., in Towaco, New Jersey, the syrup's standard formulation includes high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, natural cocoa, and citric acid for preservation and flavor balance.^[53] It is commonly diluted in milk to create chocolate milk, blended into milkshakes, or drizzled over ice cream and desserts, with early branding emphasizing its role as a "milk amplifier" containing B vitamins for nutritional enhancement.^[54] Bosco Products holds OU kosher certification for its syrups, and select variants qualify as vegan, gluten-free, and free from major allergens like dairy and nuts, though standard recipes incorporate sugars derived from corn that may raise processing concerns for strict dietary adherents.^[55]^[56] Bosco Sticks represent a line of frozen, breadstick-style products stuffed with mozzarella cheese, produced by Bosco's Pizza Company for foodservice applications such as school lunches and convenience snacks.^[57] A standard 7-inch serving delivers 210 calories, including 9 grams of total fat (with 4.5 grams saturated), 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 340 milligrams of sodium, 27 grams of carbohydrates, and 12 grams of protein, positioning it as a moderate-energy option reliant on refined dough and cheese for texture and melt.^[58] These sticks lack documented launch dates in public records but feature no broad allergen-free certifications beyond general processing claims, with nutritional profiles varying slightly by size—smaller 4-inch versions offer around 120-140 calories per unit.^[59]

Apparel and accessories

BOSCO Sport is a Russian sportswear brand specializing in activewear for men, women, and children, established in 2001 as part of the Bosco di Ciliegi group founded by businessman Mikhail Kusnirovich.^[60]^[61] The brand produces functional apparel including tracksuits, jackets, and performance gear designed for sports and everyday active lifestyles, with an emphasis on family-oriented lines that combine durability and style.^[62]^[63] Since 2002, BOSCO Sport has served as the official outfitter for the Russian Olympic team, supplying uniforms for events such as the Salt Lake City Winter Games and subsequent competitions, which has bolstered its reputation for high-quality athletic wear.^[61]^[64] In 2017, the brand expanded its international footprint by becoming an official supplier to the International Olympic Committee for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, providing bold, patriotic designs that gained prominence in global sports circles.^[62]^[64] Bosco di Ciliegi's retail network, including multi-brand outlets under Bosco.ru, distributes these products alongside complementary lines like Bosco Fresh, which offers casual clothing for active living, such as modern sport-casual ensembles for urban consumers.^[65]^[66] The brand maintains a presence in Russia through specialized stores and has pursued European expansion, leveraging Olympic partnerships to market merchandise beyond domestic borders.^[61]^[67] By 2021, BOSCO Sport had become one of Russia's prominent sportswear providers, though it faced shifts in Olympic contracts, such as the Russian Olympic Committee's pivot to alternative suppliers like ZA Sport amid geopolitical changes.^[68] Despite this, its product lines continue to emphasize technical fabrics and versatile designs for family use, with verifiable sales through e-commerce and physical outlets.^[69]

Arts, entertainment, and media

Films

Bosco's Guitar (2011) is a 20-minute short film depicting the true story of Bosco, a Burundian musician orphaned and blinded at age 10 during the 1993 genocide perpetrated by Hutu militias against Tutsis. Adopted by a Hutu family member he suspects of involvement in the killings, Bosco discovers solace in guitar playing, using music to cope and forgive. Directed by an independent filmmaker, the film emphasizes themes of resilience and reconciliation, earning an 8.8/10 rating from limited viewers.^[70] Bosco (2024) is a biographical drama written and directed by Nicholas Manuel Pino, centering on Quawntay "Bosco" Adams, who received a 35-year federal sentence in 2003 under mandatory minimum laws for attempting to possess 3 kilograms of marijuana with intent to distribute. The narrative follows Adams' 2006 escape from a maximum-security prison in Terre Haute, Indiana—facilitated by a dummy constructed from prison linens, a rope fashioned from bedsheets, and assistance from Tammy, a woman he met via a personal ad—to attend his daughter's birth before recapture four months later. Starring Aubrey Joseph as Adams, with supporting roles by Tyrese Gibson as fellow inmate Tootie and Thomas Jane as a prison official, the film critiques disproportionate drug sentencing disparities. It premiered on Peacock on February 2, 2024, garnering mixed reviews, including a 71% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes from seven reviews praising its intensity but noting pacing issues.^[71]^[72]^[73]^[74]

Television and drag performance

Bosco is the stage name of an American drag performer who competed on the fourteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, which premiered on VH1 on January 7, 2022. During the season, Bosco won three main challenges, a series first, including the Rusical "Ruple of the Nile" on episode 6 (aired February 11, 2022) and the design challenge on episode 8 (aired February 25, 2022).^[75] She faced elimination three times, lip-syncing for her life in episodes 5, 11, and 12 (aired March 11, March 25, and April 1, 2022, respectively), becoming the first contestant to lose three such lip-syncs yet advance; after her final elimination, producers revealed a "golden chocolate bar" twist allowing her safe return to the top five.^[76] Bosco placed fourth overall, with the season concluding on April 22, 2022, won by Willow Pill.^[75] Bosco returned for RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 10, which premiered on Paramount+ on May 9, 2025, and concluded on July 18, 2025.^[77] Competing alongside queens like Ginger Minj (the winner) and Daya Betty, Bosco participated in challenges including a burlesque lip-sync against Daya Betty and a Snatch Game episode that drew mixed reception, with critic Bob the Drag Queen publicly faulting her performance for lacking commitment.^[78] Her All Stars run highlighted post-season growth in burlesque and performance art, though specific placement details beyond advancing to later episodes remain tied to the season's elimination format favoring charity benefits over crowns for most contestants.^[77] In scripted television, Maurice "Bosco" Boscorelli, portrayed by Jason Wiles, is a central character on the NBC drama Third Watch, appearing in all six seasons from September 23, 1999, to May 6, 2005. An NYPD officer at the fictional 55th Precinct in New York City, Boscorelli is depicted as a hot-headed, glory-seeking patrolman partnered with Faith Yokas, involved in high-stakes emergencies blending police and EMS responses; the series averaged 10-12 million viewers per episode in its early seasons.^[79] Wiles reprised a version of the character in a crossover episode of ER (season 12, episode 5, aired October 27, 2005), maintaining Boscorelli's aggressive persona across shows.^[79]

Music and characters

BOSCO, the stage name of American R&B and alternative singer Brittany Bosco, blends elements of 1990s and 2000s R&B with hip-hop and house influences, releasing her EP b. on August 11, 2017, via Fool's Gold Records, featuring tracks such as "Adrenaline" and "Flowers."^[80] She has contributed to soundtracks and collaborations, including features on songs like "Pink and Blue" with DUCKWRTH and Jay Anthony.^[81] Hong Kong singer Bosco Wong debuted musically with the EP In Love with Bosco in December 2008 under East Asia Music.^[82] In 2008, he earned the Metro Hits Awards for Newcomer with Potential, JSG Awards for Most Popular Male Newcomer (Silver), and Sina Music Awards for Most Favourite Male Newcomer (Gold).^[83] The French band Bosco issued a self-titled debut album in 1997, followed by PARAMOUR in 1999.^[84] In music, the term "Bosco" also titles a track by the British rock band Placebo, released as part of their catalog.^[85] Bosko (distinct in spelling from "Bosco") is an early animated character created by Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising, debuting as the protagonist of the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes short Sinkin' in the Bathtub, released on April 19, 1930.^[86] Bosko starred in 39 Looney Tunes shorts produced by Leon Schlesinger's studio, marking Warner Bros.' initial recurring cartoon figure before transitioning to MGM in 1933.^[86]

Other uses

Fictional and historical references

In J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Bosco Boffin appears as a minor hobbit character in the genealogical appendices, listed as a descendant of the Boffin family residing in the Shire during the late Third Age.^[87] Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco (1815–1888), commonly known as Don Bosco or Saint John Bosco, was an Italian Catholic priest and educator who founded the Salesian Congregation to support the moral and vocational training of disadvantaged youth in 19th-century Turin.^[88]^[89] Orphaned young and self-taught, he developed the preventive system of education emphasizing reason, religion, and loving kindness over punitive measures, influencing modern youth ministry. Canonized in 1934, his life has been documented in early biographies emphasizing his oratory gatherings for street children starting in the 1840s.^[90] The term "Bosco," distinct from the early 20th-century animated character Bosko (debuting in 1929 as Warner Bros.' first sound cartoon protagonist), occasionally surfaces in obscure literary or pseudohistorical contexts, such as references to the Sacro Bosco—a 16th-century Mannerist garden in Bomarzo, Italy, commissioned around 1552 by Pier Francesco Orsini as a symbolic, allegorical landscape reflecting Renaissance humanism and personal allegory rather than commercial intent.^[91] Such uses underscore "bosco" as Italian for "forest" or "wood," evoking naturalistic or mythical seclusion without direct ties to named figures.^[92]

Miscellaneous

The Bosco is an events services company specializing in custom, shareable photo, GIF, and video installations for brands and experiential marketing.^[93]^[94] Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, it pioneered the GIF Photo Booth format and provides state-of-the-art photography experiences, including booths, exhibits, and social media-optimized activations for corporate events, weddings, and promotions.^[95]^[96] The company maintains offices in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, serving global clients through partnerships with agencies and brands.^[97]^[98] Bosco also denotes an AI-powered mobile parenting application launched to enhance child online safety by monitoring activity across popular apps, predicting potential threats, and alerting parents to risks such as cyberbullying or inappropriate content exposure.^[99] The app emphasizes proactive threat prevention via device-level analysis rather than reactive logging.^[100]

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Information on the people and the population of Bosco Gurin. Bosco Gurin Population, 46 inhabitants. Bosco Gurin Population Density, 2.1 /km² (5.4 /sq mi) ...
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Bosco/Gurin - Wikipédia
Population permanente, 47 hab. (31 décembre 2024). Densité, 2,1 hab./km2. Langues · Allemand, italien. Géographie. Coordonnées, 46° 19′ 00″ nord, 8° 30′ 00″ est.
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Bosco Gurin | Switzerland Tourism
Bosco Gurin is the highest village in Ticino and still preserves its whaling tradition today. Nestled in an alpine landscape, the village attracts sports ...
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Museo storico - Bosco/Gurin - Museum Walserhaus
The history of Bosco Gurin Around the year 1230, a group of Walsers from the nearby Pomatt valley (Pumåttcrossed the mountain pass Ggurijnar Furggu and began ...
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Bosco Gurin - Ascona-Locarno
They are a living testimony of the Alpine 'Walser' population that more than seven centuries ago (in 1253) colonized the valley, coming from Valais. Situated on ...
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The Walser Migrations – Swiss National Museum
Nov 22, 2022 · The Walsers migrated outwards to settle and tame uncultivated pastures in the harsh high altitudes of the Alps between c. 1150-1450.
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Mountain village fights against the odds - SWI swissinfo.ch
Jun 19, 2001 · The dialect has survived despite the fact that Bosco Gurin has never had more than 500 inhabitants and has always been surrounded by Italian- ...
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Bosco Gurin – The most beautiful Villages in Switzerland
Founded in 1253 by Walser colonizers from the Valais, Bosco Gurin is a beautiful village nestled in the valley basin of the Valle di Bosco, in the District of ...
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Bosco Gurin – traditions and legends | Ascona-Locarno
A trip to Bosco Gurin is to be recommended at any time of the year. The surrounding woods are rich in flora, fauna and legends.
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Bosco Gurin - Winter | ticino.ch
Be amazed by the hospitality of Bosco Gurin that thanks to culture, tradition and harmony and well-being is repositioning the destination, becoming one of the ...Missing: heritage | Show results with:heritage
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Boscobel Cottage: Built in 1829, one of the oldest plantation houses ...
May 16, 2022 · A historic cottage infused with Greek Revival and Federal-inspired architecture in Ouachita Parish was once home to a prominent settler.
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[PDF] NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY
Boscobel Cottage is significant architecturally as one of the oldest extant plantation houses in northeastern Louisiana. The narrow central hall, the lightly.
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Bosco, LA - Louisiana - Places - US.COM
Demographic Details ; Average # of People Per Household: 2.18 ; Male Population Estimate: 46.3% ; Female Population Estimate: 53.7% ; Median Age: 39.2 ; Male Median ...
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Bosco Populated Place Profile / Floyd County, Kentucky Data
Bosco is a populated place located in Floyd County at latitude 37.499 and longitude -82.841. Bosco appears on the Wayland U.S. Geological Survey Map. Floyd ...
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Bosco Map, Weather and Photos - Mozambique: populated place - Lat
Bosco (Bosco) is a populated place (class P - Populated Place) in Provincia de Cabo Delgado (Cabo Delgado), Mozambique (Africa) with the region font code of ...
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BOSCO Geography Population Map cities coordinates location
Coordinates UTM : FF22 Geographical coordinates in decimal degrees (WGS84) Latitude : -13.336. Longitude : 40.168. Geographical coordinates in degrees ...
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How many places are named Bosco? - Geotargit
There are 7 places in the world named Bosco! For example Italy and America. Italy has the highest number of places called Bosco, spread accross 3 regions. The ...
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A Short, Unsatisfying History of Bosco Chocolate Syrup
Jul 7, 2009 · Bosco was invented in Camden, New Jersey, in 1928 by a physician whose name has been lost to history, or at least to the Bosco company.Missing: introduction date
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What's Bosco? | Boscoworld
History. Bosco has been around since 1928, and began here in New Jersey. It was developed by a physician and was later sold by William S. Scull Company.Missing: introduction date inventor
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Bosco Chocolate Flavored Syrup, 22 oz - Fairway Market
$$3.99Kosher. View Dietary & Lifestyle Guides. Ingredients. High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Natural Cocoa, Invert Sugar Syrup, Cultured Sugar, Citric ...
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Bosco Products - NJMEP
Bosco Syrup, which was invented in 1928 by a physician in Camden, is all-natural and contains B vitamins to provide extra nutrition. The syrup won the hearts ...Missing: history introduction date
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Bosco Products, Inc. - OU Kosher Certification
A classic syrup now available in an all-natural formula. The product comes in easy-to-use plastic dispenser squeeze bottles, and contains no fat.
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Amazon.com : Bosco Zero Sugar Chocolate Syrup, 12 oz (2 Pack)
DIET-FRIENDLY & VEGAN – Free from common allergens, dairy, and animal products. This syrup is vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-free, making it suitable for a ...
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Mozzarella Cheese - Bosco Sticks
Amount Per Serving · Total Fat 9g · Saturated Fat · Trans Fat 0 · Cholesterol 15mg · Sodium 340mg · Total Carbohydrate 27g · Dietary Fiber.Missing: launch | Show results with:launch
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Bosco® 7 Inch Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
Nutrition Facts. NUTRITION. Nutrition Facts. Serving Size 1 Bread Stick (82g). 108 Servings Per Container. Amount Per Serving. Amount Per Serving. Calories. 210.Missing: history launch
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Bosco Sticks Calories and Nutrition Information. Page 1 - Nutritionix
Bosco Sticks range from 120 to 250 calories. For example, a breadstick stuffed with mozzarella cheese has 230 calories, while a pretzel stick with cheddar has ...Missing: history launch
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Bosco Sport Information - RocketReach
BOSCO Sport was created in 2001 and later joined the Association of Sportswear manufacturers. BOSCO Sport is the official sponsor of Russian Olympic and ...
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Russian Olympic Team Outfitter Bosco Plans Expansion Into Europe
Apr 3, 2012 · Bosco Sport, which was founded in 2001, has produced the official jerseys for the Russian Olympic team since the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter ...
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IOC in link-up with Russian apparel brand Bosco - InsideTheGames
Dec 10, 2017 · Bosco's bold designs have established a strong following in Olympic circles in recent times, since it first supplied the Russian team in 2002, ...Missing: founded | Show results with:founded
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Bosco's Russian Renaissance - WWD
Nov 17, 2004 · Bosco sells similar sportswear and merchandise to Muscovites in its Bosco Sport ... Kusnirovich started his company with a bunch of college ...Missing: founded | Show results with:founded
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Russia's Bosco, official clothes supplier to International Olympic ...
Dec 20, 2017 · Kusnirovich, also the founder of the group, said that his company had already supplied all the clothes to the IOC for the upcoming Games.
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Bosco Fresh - the latest collections of women's and men's clothing
Bosco is the first Russian brand with international recognizability. Bosco produces style forming products for an active life.
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интернет-магазин брендовой одежды, обуви и ... - Bosco.ru
Официальный сайт сети магазинов Bosco.ru. Брендовая одежда, обувь и аксессуары для мужчин, женщин и детей. Коллекции 2025 года.
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Bosco Store Goes to London for the Olympics - The Moscow Times
Apr 9, 2012 · Bosco Sport, which was founded in 2001, has produced the official jerseys for the Russian Olympic team since the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter ...
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Russia ditches Olympic kit brand Bosco for patriotic fashionista
Russia's Olympic Committee has brought its longtime relationship with sports brand Bosco to an end, in favour of a partnership with relative newcomer ZA Sport.
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Bosco Sport Clothing - eBay
4.5 3K Explore a wide range of our Bosco Sport Clothing selection. Find top brands, exclusive offers, and unbeatable prices on eBay. Shop now for fast shipping and ...
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Bosco's Guitar (Short 2011) - IMDb
Rating 8.8/10 (19) The true story of Bosco, a young musician orphaned and blinded by the 1993 Burundian genocide, taken in by a member of the tribe he believes is responsible ...
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Bosco (2024) - IMDb
Rating 5.4/10 (4,036) Based on the story of Quawntay 'Bosco" Adams, sentenced to 35 years for attempted possession of marijuana. With the help of a woman from a lonely-hearts ad, ...Official Trailer · Bosco · Plot · Awards
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Bosco (2024) - Rotten Tomatoes
Rating 71% (7) Synopsis In 2006, Quawntay "Bosco" Adams plans an ingenious escape from a federal maximum-security prison for the chance to be at his first child's birth.
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Watch Bosco | Peacock
Jan 19, 2024 · In 2006, Quawntay "Bosco" Adams plans an ingenious escape from a federal maximum-security prison for the chance to be at his first child's birth.
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Bosco's Real-Life Prison Break Inspired Peacock Film - Oxygen
Jan 30, 2024 · The unbelievable story of a man who escaped federal lockup gets the film treatment in Bosco, a Peacock exclusive dropping February 2, 2024.Missing: titled | Show results with:titled
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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 14, Episode 12 recap: It's not chocolate
Mar 28, 2022 · Bosco is the first queen to lose three Lip Syncs for Your Life and still move on in the competition. It's hard to buy Ru saying “this is your ...
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Drag Race Bob drags Bosco for All Stars 10 Snatch Game - The Tab
Jul 18, 2025 · RuPaul's Drag Race winner Bob the Drag Queen divides fans with comments about Bosco Snatch Game All Stars 10 performance.
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Jason Wiles - IMDb
Has played a character Officer Maurice 'Bosco' Boscorelli in 2 different TV series. First time was his character in 'Third Watch,' and a second time in 'E.R. ...Biography · 1 of 53 · Contact Info
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b. | BOSCO - Fool's Gold Records
Free deliveryb. by BOSCO, released 11 August 2017 1. Adrenaline 2. Castles feat. St. Beauty 3. Luv U 4. We Cool feat. Anna Wise 5. Cruel 6. Free 7. Flowers 8.Missing: titled | Show results with:titled
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‎BOSCO - Apple Music
Listen to music by BOSCO on Apple Music. Find top songs and albums by BOSCO including Pink and Blue (feat. BOSCO, DUCKWRTH & Jay Anthony), Gold Ghost and ...
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Bosco Wong - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Oct 4, 2024 · Bosco Wong Chungchak (Chinese , born 13 December 1980) is a Hong Kong actor under TVB management and singer under East Asia Music.
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Bosco Wong 黃宗澤 - Artist - Shaw Brothers Pictures International ...
Metro Hits Awards: Newcomer with Potential JSG Awards: Most Popular Male Newcomer - Silver Sina Music Awards: Most Favourite Male Newcomer - Gold Astro TV ...Missing: career | Show results with:career
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMgN28mS2t0
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Bosco - YouTube
Oct 2, 2022 · Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Bosco · Placebo · Brian Molko · Bo Stefan Alexander Olsdal · Steve Forrest · Steve Hewitt ...
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Bosko - Don Markstein's Toonopedia
he was also the first star at the rival MGM ...Missing: debut | Show results with:debut
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Tolkien's Characters - Behind the Name
Fictional Characters from Books · Fictional Characters from Movies · Fictional ... Bosco Boffin, m, Hobbit. Bowman Cotton, m, Hobbit, (Nick). Brand, m, Man.
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St. John Bosco - VIDES+USA
Saint John Bosco, or "Don Bosco" as he is more popularly known, was born in 1815 in a humble cottage of Piedmont, Italy. Fatherless by the age of two, ...
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The Life Story of St. John Bosco
As Don Bosco's name became famous, more priests came to help him, especially secular priests released by their bishops for this work. Though they came from ...Missing: notable | Show results with:notable
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The Earliest Biographies of Don Bosco and Their English Translations
Mar 1, 1990 · ... Bosco was a small-format book of 180 pages. A substantial introductory chapter provided a historical outline of Don Bosco's life and work ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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(Mis)understanding Bomarzo: the Sacro Bosco between history and ...
Mar 25, 2021 · According to the Italian architectural theorist Bruno Zevi (1918–2000), the Sacro Bosco was 'a dreamlike, absurdist, ludic, and hedonistic world ...
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'Impressions so alien': the afterlives of the Sacro Bosco at Bomarzo
Mar 25, 2021 · These publications suggest that, contrary to what is often stated in scholarly literature, the Sacro Bosco was known well enough prior to the ...
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The Bosco: Social Media Photo GIF and Video Experiences
We create shareable GIF video photo experiences. Book Now Watch Film Our cutting-edge products capture moments that live at the intersection of imagery, social ...Galleries · Contact · Case Studies · Lookbook
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The Bosco | LinkedIn
The Bosco. Events Services. Brooklyn, New York 931 followers. We create state of the art sharable photo, GIF and video experiences for brands around the world.
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The Bosco | New York Entertainment - PartySlate
Founded in 2012, we create state of the art photo and video installations, unique brand experiences and are the originators of the GIF Photo Booth.
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The Bosco + Updated Prices - The Knot
Rating 5.0 (1) · $$$ – ModerateThe Bosco is a New York-based company that rents state of the art photo and GIF experiences, and they are the originators of the GIF Booth.
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The Bosco - Facebook
We focus on custom, creative photography installations and experiences for brands. We have offices in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco.
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The Bosco Offices - Built In NYC
The Bosco works with some of the world's biggest brands and agencies to create engaging and innovative photo and video experiences.
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Bosco: Smarter Parenting and Online Child Safety
Bosco is an AI-powered parenting app that predicts and prevents threats to your children via their mobile.
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Keep your kids safe with Bosco
Bosco is an AI-powered parenting app that predicts and prevents threats to your children via their mobile. · Bosco monitors a variety of popular apps: · Get Bosco ...