French Famous Names Starting with Letter N

Is a photographer, known for his work in portraiture and documentary photography, and for championin

Is a photographer, known for his work in portraiture and documentary photography, and for championing the use of the 8x10 inch view camera.His first exhibition was at the Museum of Modern Art under curator John Szarkowski in 1976. His early work was claimed as part of the New Topographics. In 1976 Nixon was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Photography Fellowship. In 1977 and 1986 he was awarded Guggenheim fellowships.

Was a French theologian, a pupil of Gilbert de la Porrée. He is known for a single major work, the

Was a French theologian, a pupil of Gilbert de la Porrée. He is known for a single major work, the De arte catholicae fidei; it is modelled after Euclid's Elements[1]. Some still attribute it to Alain of Lille, a question that has divided scholars since the nineteenth century[2].

Was a French medieval philosopher and theologian. Born in Autrecourt near Verdun, France, Autreourt

Was a French medieval philosopher and theologian. Born in Autrecourt near Verdun, France, Autreourt was known principally for developing skepticism to extreme logical conclusions. He is sometimes considered the sole genuinely skeptic philosopher of medieval times. Like David Hume centuries later, he founded his skeptical position on arguments that knowledge claims were not "reducible to the first principle", that is, that it was not contradictory to deny them.[1] Whether he was committed to these conclusions is unclear, but on May 19, 1346 they were condemned by Pope Clement VI as heretical and his books publicly burned.

Was a French humanist and theologian. He made his studies in the Collège de Navarre, University of

Was a French humanist and theologian. He made his studies in the Collège de Navarre, University of Paris, and in 1380 received the degree of Licentiate, and then later received a Master of Arts. He studied theology under Jean Gerson and Pierre d'Ailly, and received the degree of Bachelor of Theology in 1393.

Was born in Gorron, France. He was a prominent French Roman Catholic medieval preacher and scriptura

Was born in Gorron, France. He was a prominent French Roman Catholic medieval preacher and scriptural commentator. Gorran entered the Dominican Order in the convent of his native town and became one of its most illustrious alumni. His talents singled him out for special educational opportunities, and he was sent accordingly to the famous convent of St. James in Paris, where he subsequently served several terms as prior.

Was a French artist, one of the most famous goldsmiths and enamellists of the Middle Ages, a major f

Was a French artist, one of the most famous goldsmiths and enamellists of the Middle Ages, a major figure in Romanesque art, and the leading figure of Mosan art in his day. He created shrines, figurines, and candlesticks decorated with precious stones, travelling around Europe to fulfill major commissions.

Is a former footballer from Luxembourg.A prolific striker on club level, Braun won 40 caps for Luxem

Is a former footballer from Luxembourg.A prolific striker on club level, Braun won 40 caps for Luxembourg over a period of ten years, and scored eight goals in the process.

Is a French politician from the centrist MoDem. As of 2009[update] he is a member of the French Sena

Is a French politician from the centrist MoDem. As of 2009[update] he is a member of the French Senate and President of the Centrist Union group. About was the mayor of Montigny-le-Bretonneux from 1977 to 2004. He was elected senator of Yvelines on Septem

Is a French rugby union player, born 9 in Draguignan (Var), who plays as left prop for RC Toulonnais

Is a French rugby union player, born 9 in Draguignan (Var), who plays as left prop for RC Toulonnais (1.84 m, 111 kg).

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the department of Corse-du-Sud. He is a member of

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the department of Corse-du-Sud. He is a member of the Radical Party of the Left, and is by profession a lawyer.

Is a French football striker who plays for Chelsea F.C. of the Barclays Premier League. After making

Is a French football striker who plays for Chelsea F.C. of the Barclays Premier League. After making his name at Arsenal F.C., he has since played for eight teams in scarcely more than ten years, earning himself the nickname "Le Sulk"[2] in the process.He transferred to Chelsea from Bolton Wanderers F.C. for a reported ú15 million in January 2008. As a result, he became the most paid-for player in football history having commanded more than 85 million GBP in transfer fees.[Anelka started his career at Paris Saint-Germain as a youth player and was said to have great potential for striking a ball and set play goals. In February 1997, at the age of 17, he joined English Premier League club Arsenal for a fee of ú500,000[4] under newly appointed manager ArsFne Wenger

A popular actor. His mother played leading parts in tragedy, and both his parents enjoyed the protec

A popular actor. His mother played leading parts in tragedy, and both his parents enjoyed the protection of Voltaire and the friendship of Lekain. It was probably under the auspices of the latter that Nicolas Anselme made his first appearance as de Belloy in Gaston et Bayard; and shortly afterwards, under the name of Baptiste, he made a contract to play young lover parts at Arras, where he also appeared in opera and even in pantomime. From Rouen, where he had three successfuL years, his reputation spread to Paris and he was summoned to the new theatre which the comedian Langlois Courcelles had just founded,

Was a French philosopher and man of letters during the Age of Enlightenment. He composed several phi

Was a French philosopher and man of letters during the Age of Enlightenment. He composed several philosophical works in which he sought to come up with naturalistic explanations for superstitions and religious practices, all of which were published posthumously. His major works were Recherches sur l’origine du despotisme oriental (Research into the origins of oriental despotism - 1761) and l’Antiquité dévoilée par ses usages (Antiquity Unveiled),

is a French football player who currently plays for A.F.C. Tubize of the Belgian Jupiler PRO League

is a French football player who currently plays for A.F.C. Tubize of the Belgian Jupiler PRO League. His position is as Goalkeeper.

Is a French composer. He has written works that include 6 symphonies, 8 string quartets, and 27 conc

Is a French composer. He has written works that include 6 symphonies, 8 string quartets, and 27 concertos. Bacri's musical career began with piano lessons at the age of seven, and continued with the study of harmony, counterpoint, analysis and composition as a teenager with Françoise Gangloff-Levéchin and Christian Manen and, after 1979, Louis Saguer. He then entered the Conservatoire de Paris where he studied with a number of composers including Claude Ballif, Marius Constant, Serge Nigg, and Michel Philippot.

Is a former French professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1955 to 1961 where he w

Is a former French professional road bicycle racer. He was professional from 1955 to 1961 where he won 7 races. He wore the yellow jersey for one day in the 1957 Tour de France. His victories include two stage wins in the Tour de Luxembourg, one stage win

A French basketball player drafted with the 25th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. His NBA rights are owne

A French basketball player drafted with the 25th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. His NBA rights are owned by the Portland Trail Blazers, who acquired them for the rights to Darrell Arthur and Joey Dorsey. Prior to the draft, Batum was considered one of the most talented young players in Europe[2] He was voted the most valuable player in the U18 Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Mannheim 2006.The 6 ft 8 in (2.03 meter) Batum [1] primarily plays the small forward position, although he is also capable of shifting to the shooting guard position.[3]

Is a French politician close to the National Front. In 1998 he founded, along with Guillaume Peltier

Is a French politician close to the National Front. In 1998 he founded, along with Guillaume Peltier the Youth Christian Action Association (AJAC), a movement which opposed the PACS and euthanasia. It claimed around 250 members and was close to the National Republican Movement (MNR), led by Bruno Megret.

Is a French foil fencer. His nickname is the "black cat". He began fencing when he was eight years o

Is a French foil fencer. His nickname is the "black cat". He began fencing when he was eight years old. He is licensed at the Masque de Fer de Lyon. After spending eight years at the French National Institute of Sport and Physical Education (INSEP), he left in 2004, wanting better results, despite a team gold medal at the European Fencing Championships in 2002.

Was a well-known and highly regarded French artist during the second half of the 18th century.Althou

Was a well-known and highly regarded French artist during the second half of the 18th century.Although he began and ended his painting career in France—-he was a student of Carle van Loo and Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin—-for many intervening years Delapierre painted in Russia. He was active in Moscow (1767), and later in St. Petersburg (1768-?), where he taught at the Imperial Academy of Arts.

Is a French alpine skier and 3-time Paralympic Champion. He competed in the 2006 Winter Paralympics

Is a French alpine skier and 3-time Paralympic Champion. He competed in the 2006 Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy. He won a gold medal in the Slalom and the Giant Slalom, visually impaired, and a bronze medal in the Downhill, visually impaired.

Was a French lawyer. During the French Revolution he delivered a report to the National Assembly on

Was a French lawyer. During the French Revolution he delivered a report to the National Assembly on the organization of justice. He is also celebrated for his quarrel with Beaumarchais and his Essay on Property.

Was a French painter, the son of two reputed engravers at the time, Francois-Bernard and Renee-Elisa

Was a French painter, the son of two reputed engravers at the time, Francois-Bernard and Renee-Elisabeth, was introduced to the artistic and cultural environment by his parents.

Was a French composer born on 28 June 1664 in Mantes-sur-Seine (now Mantes-la-Jolie), and died on 5

Was a French composer born on 28 June 1664 in Mantes-sur-Seine (now Mantes-la-Jolie), and died on 5 September 1734 in Paris. He was the child of Rémy Bernier and Marguerite Bauly. He studied with Antonio Caldara and is known for an Italian-influenced style. After Marc-Antoine Charpentier he is probably the most Italian-influenced French composer of this era.

Was a French poet and critic.Boileau was born in the rue de Jérusalem, in Paris. He was brought up

Was a French poet and critic.Boileau was born in the rue de Jérusalem, in Paris. He was brought up to the law, but devoted to letters, associating himself with La Fontaine, Racine, and Molière. He is the author of Satires and Epistles, L'Art poétique and