French Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was a French piano pedagogue and composer. He is most well known for his work The Virtuoso Pianist I

Was a French piano pedagogue and composer. He is most well known for his work The Virtuoso Pianist In 60 Exercises which has become part of the standard method for modern piano teachers.

Was a French writer, translator, and founder of the news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP). Havas ca

Was a French writer, translator, and founder of the news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP). Havas can be regarded as the founder of the concept of a press agency. He translated information from abroad for the French national press, aware of their growing interest in international affairs. In 1825 he founded his own company to carry out such work. In 1835 he created the Agence Havas and began supplying news about France to foreign customers. He died at Bougival.

Was a French composer of the Baroque era. He was the grand-nephew of Michel Richard Delalande who al

Was a French composer of the Baroque era. He was the grand-nephew of Michel Richard Delalande who also taught him music. Between 1710 and 1718 he was a choirboy at the Sainte-Chapelle du Palais (for the French royal family). Later in life he became music teacher to his patroness Madame de Pompadour. In 1755 he was appointed master of music to Les Enfants de France. He wrote motets and operas, one of which (L'année galante) earned him a royal pension of 2,000 livres.

Was a French soldier and politician. Victor de Broglie in Paris, the eldest son of Victor-François,

Was a French soldier and politician. Victor de Broglie in Paris, the eldest son of Victor-François, 2nd duc de Broglie, the prince de Broglie attained the rank of maréchal de camp in the army. He adopted radical opinions and served with the Marquis de La

Was a French organist, composer and teacher with many noted students listed below.

Was a French organist, composer and teacher with many noted students listed below.

Was a French director and actor.

Was a French director and actor.

Was a French Jesuit priest who spent some time in missionary work in present day Canada. Mesaiger ar

Was a French Jesuit priest who spent some time in missionary work in present day Canada. Mesaiger arrived in Canada in 1722 and spent a number of years in the mission to the Ottawas at Michilimackinac. He subsequently became a chaplain to the French and joined Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de la Vérendrye and his party as they began a serious exploration of the land to the west of Fort Kaministiquia. He was instrumental in sending out the first party which built Fort St. Pierre on Rainy Lake in 1731. In 1732, he accompanied the la Vérendryes to that fort and beyond to Lake of the Woods where they built Fort St. Charles.

Was a French engraver, designer, writer, and art critic. To distinguish him from his father of the s

Was a French engraver, designer, writer, and art critic. To distinguish him from his father of the same name, he is variously called Charles-Nicolas Cochin le Jeune (the Younger), Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (the son), or Charles-Nicolas Cochin II.

Was a French composer and one of the greatest virtuoso pianists of his day. His attachment to his Je

Was a French composer and one of the greatest virtuoso pianists of his day. His attachment to his Jewish origins is displayed both in his life and his work.[1] He entered the Paris Conservatoire at the age of six, earning many awards, and as an adult became a famous virtuoso and teacher. Although early in his life he was socially active and good friends with prominent musicians and artists including Eugène Delacroix, Franz Liszt and Frédéric Chopin, he gradually withdrew from the concert platform after 1848, and he lived as a recluse in Paris until his death.

An English-French actress and singer-songwriter.Gainsbourg was born in London,[1] but was raised in

An English-French actress and singer-songwriter.Gainsbourg was born in London,[1] but was raised in Paris. She is the daughter of British actress and singer Jane Birkin and French actor/singer Serge Gainsbourg. Her maternal grandmother was actress Judy Ca

A British-French actress and singer.Gainsbourg made her motion picture debut playing Catherine Deneu

A British-French actress and singer.Gainsbourg made her motion picture debut playing Catherine Deneuve's daughter in the film Paroles et musique (1984). She made her musical debut with her father on the song "Lemon Incest".[3] In 1986, Gainsbourg won a César Award for "Most Promising Actress" for L'effrontée, and, in 2000, she won "Best Supporting Actress" for the film La Bûche.

Was a French architect and designer. Perriand became known at 24 years of age with "Bar Under the Ro

Was a French architect and designer. Perriand became known at 24 years of age with "Bar Under the Roof" — furniture made out of chromed steel and anodized aluminium. This was presented at the Salon d'Automne of 1927 and was acclaimed by the critics. Shortly afterward, she was invited to begin a collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, which would last nearly ten years. She exhibited with them in the Salon d'Automne of 1929, "The Equipment of Habitation: Racks, Seats, Tables ". This furniture would be produced by Thonet and more recently by Cassina.

Was a professional cyclist. He was a national cyclo-cross champion, an accomplished time triallist a

Was a professional cyclist. He was a national cyclo-cross champion, an accomplished time triallist and a better climber. His ability earned him the nickname of The Angel of the Mountains in the 1958 Tour de France, which he won with four stage victories. He also won the Giro d'Italia in 1956 and 1959. Gaul rode best in cold, wet weather. In later life he became a recluse[2] and lost much of his memory.

Was a French racing cyclist who in 1968 won the prologue time-trial of both the Giro d'Italia and th

Was a French racing cyclist who in 1968 won the prologue time-trial of both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France. He won stages of the Tour de France and of the Giro d'Italia and on the track was French pursuit champion nine times.

Is a retired football striker.In 1962, he became the youngest professional football player in France

Is a retired football striker.In 1962, he became the youngest professional football player in France by signing with AS Cannes.Then, he played all his career in France, playing for Stade Français, OGC Nice, Olympique Marseille, OGC Nice before coming back to AS Cannes, where he became coach.He was the striker of France in the 1970s, scoring 10 goals for 36 caps.

Is a retired football striker.In 1962, he became the youngest professional football player in France

Is a retired football striker.In 1962, he became the youngest professional football player in France by signing with AS Cannes.Then, he played all his career in France, playing for Stade Français, OGC Nice, Olympique Marseille, OGC Nice before coming back to AS Cannes, where he became coach.He was the striker of France in the 1970's, scoring 10 goals for 36 caps.

Is a French former professional cyclist (1983 to 1994). He was one of the best French road cyclists

Is a French former professional cyclist (1983 to 1994). He was one of the best French road cyclists of his era, Mottet won a total of 67 races, including the Tour de Romandie in 1990, and has 8 participations in the Tour de France. His best results in the Tour de France were the 4th positions in 1987 and 1991. He has 3 stage wins, 1 in 1990 (Stage 15 : Millau - Revel) and 2 in 1991 (Stage 11 : Quimper - Saint-Herblain and Stage 12 : Pau - Jaca). He also finished 2nd on the podium of the 1990 Giro d'Italia.

A professional French heavyweight mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently fighting in the Ultim

A professional French heavyweight mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently trains with Quinton Jackson and Michael Bisping.

Is a Malian football player who, as of 2004 was playing for Djoliba AC.He was part of the Malian 200

Is a Malian football player who, as of 2004 was playing for Djoliba AC.He was part of the Malian 2004 Olympic football team, who exited in the quarter finals, finishing top of group A, but losing to Italy in the next round.

Is a Malian football player, who played for Le Havre AC. In the All-Stars Soccer, he played against

Is a Malian football player, who played for Le Havre AC. In the All-Stars Soccer, he played against Lee Dong-Gook, who now plays in England for Middlesbrough (in 2002 and 2003) and with Lee Young-Pyo (in 2002) who now plays in England for Tottenham Hotspu

Is a Malian film director and politician.In 1995, he directed Guimba (The Tyrant), which won special

Is a Malian film director and politician.In 1995, he directed Guimba (The Tyrant), which won special jury prizes at the International Film Festival of Locarno, and l'Etalon de Yennenga ("Stallion of Yennenga") at FESPACO (the Panafrican Film and Televisio

Is a Malian football player who currently plays for French club AS Nancy on loan from Bordeaux.Diaba

Is a Malian football player who currently plays for French club AS Nancy on loan from Bordeaux.Diabaté made his debut for Ajaccio in their opening match loss to Châteauroux playing the full 90 minutes. In the second match, he proved beneficial to the club

Is a Senegalese football player, who currently plays for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1. He plays as a goa

Is a Senegalese football player, who currently plays for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1. He plays as a goalkeeper.N'Diaye started his career with Olympique Noisy-le-Sec, a CFA2 (the fifth tier in the French football league system) club in the suburbs of Paris.

Is a Senegalese football midfielder who plays for Ermis Aradippou in Cyprus. He was called up to the

Is a Senegalese football midfielder who plays for Ermis Aradippou in Cyprus. He was called up to the Senegal national team in 2001.

Is a Senegalese writer best known for his prize winning novel L'aventure ambiguë (Ambiguous Adventu

Is a Senegalese writer best known for his prize winning novel L'aventure ambiguë (Ambiguous Adventure), about the interactions of western and African cultures. Its hero is a Fulani boy who goes to study in France. There, he loses touch with his Islamic fa