French Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was a French composer, organist, pianist, and teacher. He was the foremost French composer of his ge

Was a French composer, organist, pianist, and teacher. He was the foremost French composer of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th century composers. His harmonic and melodic language affected how harmony was later taught.

Was an early film director and photographer born in France, but mainly known for his work in México

Was an early film director and photographer born in France, but mainly known for his work in México, Indochina and Morocco. Veyre graduated from Lyon University. In 1896, he traveled along with Claude Ferdinand Von Bernard to Latin America, in order of show the early films made by the Lumiere Brothers and to exploit the Cinematograph.

Was among aviation's earliest pioneers (1903) and the creator of Europe's first engine powered, heav

Was among aviation's earliest pioneers (1903) and the creator of Europe's first engine powered, heavier-than-air flying machine capable of a sustained circular ( 1 km) controlled flight, including take-off and landing. It was flown by Henry Farman on January 13, 1908 near Paris, France. Later on, Gabriel Voisin became a major producer of military aircraft, notably the Voisin III, during World War I. Finally, he designed and built exceptional automobiles bearing the name Avions Voisin, during the 1920s and 1930s.

Was a French sculptor, born in Paris. Thomas attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and in 1848 he won th

Was a French sculptor, born in Paris. Thomas attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and in 1848 he won the Prix de Rome in the sculpture category with his Philoctète partant pour le siège de Troie ("Philoctetes Leaves for the Siege of Troy") in plaster. This piece was briefly displayed in New York City at the Dahesh Museum for their 2005-2006 exhibition entitled "The Legacy of Homer." It is normally kept at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

Was a French financier who was born in Moulins d'Antières at Cugand (Vendée) on October 11, 1770 a

Was a French financier who was born in Moulins d'Antières at Cugand (Vendée) on October 11, 1770 and who died in London in October 1846. The son of a paper mill owner, Gabriel-Julien Ouvrard received a basic education, joining a trading house in Nantes in 1787 as an employee. By the end of the Ancien Régime, the trading house was associated with Bordeaux shipowners Baour et Balguerie

Was a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education

Was a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education. Gabriel-Marie Garrone was born in Aix-les-Bains, France. He was entered the seminary and was educated at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and later at the Pontifical French Seminary also in Rome.

Was a pioneering French fashion designer whose modernist philosophy, menswear-inspired fashions, and

Was a pioneering French fashion designer whose modernist philosophy, menswear-inspired fashions, and pursuit of expensive simplicity made her an important figure in 20th-century fashion. Her influence on haute couture was such that she was the only person

Was a French actress, famous as a tragedian, sociétaire of the Comédie-Française from 1913 to 193

Was a French actress, famous as a tragedian, sociétaire of the Comédie-Française from 1913 to 1936, and as a student of Sarah Bernhardt. She appeared in several plays and poetry readings (notably of works by the Symbolist poet Saint-Pol-Roux). She had an affair with Pierre Renoir, and modelled for several paintings by his father Auguste Renoir, notably Jeune femme à la rose (1913). In England, she met and became friends with Marie Bell, on whose advise she decided to present herself to the Conservatoire.

A French actress.the daughter of an actor, she became a pupil of Régnier at the Conservatoire, and

A French actress.the daughter of an actor, she became a pupil of Régnier at the Conservatoire, and took the second prize for comedy in 1874. Her debut was made the next year, during which she played attractively a number of light especially soubrette parts. Her first great success was in Henri Meilhac's Ma camarade (1883), and she soon became known as an emotional actress of rare gifts, notably in Décor, Germinie Lacerteux, Ma cousine, Amoureuse and Lysistrata.

Was a French Canadian author.Roy was educated at Saint Joseph's Academy. After training as a teacher

Was a French Canadian author.Roy was educated at Saint Joseph's Academy. After training as a teacher at The Winnipeg Normal School, she taught in rural schools in Marchand and Cardinal and was then appointed to Provencher School in Saint Boniface.

Was a French moral philosopher and Catholic feminist.

Was a French moral philosopher and Catholic feminist.

Was a French classical pianist and teacher born in Marseilles, France. She was married to the famous

Was a French classical pianist and teacher born in Marseilles, France. She was married to the famous French pianist Robert Casadesus, and their son Jean Casadesus was also a notable pianist.Born Gaby l'Hôte, she studied at the Paris Conservatory with Louis Diémer and Marguerite Long and was awarded the first prize in piano at the age of 16. She met Claude Debussy at this time, as he was the judge for one of her competitions. She was also friendly with Debussy's daughter Claude-Emma who died soon after of diphtheria. Gaby later won the Prix Pagès, which was the most prestigious award in France at the time for which women were eligible.

Was a famous dancer and actress of the early 20th century from Marseilles, France. She selected her

Was a famous dancer and actress of the early 20th century from Marseilles, France. She selected her name for her stage career. It is an abbreviation of Gabrielle of the Lillies.

Is a French-Moroccan stand up comedian and actor. His latest show is called Papa est en haut (Dad is

Is a French-Moroccan stand up comedian and actor. His latest show is called Papa est en haut (Dad is upstairs). He has starred in several feature films, including Coco, Hors de prix, and La Doublure.

Is a French-Cameroonian football (soccer) defender. He currently plays for Valenciennes FC.

Is a French-Cameroonian football (soccer) defender. He currently plays for Valenciennes FC.

Was an amateur and professional tennis player who moved to France in 1968. Chanfreau made her first

Was an amateur and professional tennis player who moved to France in 1968. Chanfreau made her first appearance in the Federation Cup for Australia in 1966. She played for France from 1969 to 1980. Chanfreau reached the quarter-final of the Australian Open

French Chinese émigré novelist, dramatist and critic, who received the 2000 Nobel Prize in Literat

French Chinese émigré novelist, dramatist and critic, who received the 2000 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is also a noted translator, particularly of Samuel Beckett and Eugène Ionesco, a stage director and a celebrated painter.

Is a football (soccer) midfielder from Côte d'Ivoire .

Is a football (soccer) midfielder from Côte d'Ivoire .

S a former sprinter from Cote d'Ivoire, who represented his native West African country at three con

S a former sprinter from Cote d'Ivoire, who represented his native West African country at three consecutive Summer Olympics: 1964, 1968 and 1972. He is best known for winning two gold medals (100 and 200 metres) at the 1965 All-Africa Games.

Is a member of the CENI (National Independent Electoral Commission) on behalf of the religious group

Is a member of the CENI (National Independent Electoral Commission) on behalf of the religious groups, and the first general secretary of the Fédération Malienne de Football (Malian Soccer Federation). Kouyaté is a well-known and respected man in Mali. He

Is a French-Malian football Attacker, currently Pierikos F.C..He began his career by INF Clairefonta

Is a French-Malian football Attacker, currently Pierikos F.C..He began his career by INF Clairefontaine before transferred to in 2001 AJ Auxerre and moved in January 2007 to FC Istres. After 6 months leave FC Istres and moved in July 2007 to AGF Århus, be

Is a French right-back who currently plays club football on loan with Montpellier HSC from Olympique

Is a French right-back who currently plays club football on loan with Montpellier HSC from Olympique Marseille.

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat de France amateur f

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat de France amateur for US Orléans.

Is a French football midfielder currently playing for SC Bastia in the French Ligue 2.

Is a French football midfielder currently playing for SC Bastia in the French Ligue 2.

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat de France amateur f

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat de France amateur for FC Montceau Bourgogne.