French Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a French former road bicycle racer. He is the younger brother of Louison Bobet. Less talented, he

Is a French former road bicycle racer. He is the younger brother of Louison Bobet. Less talented, he did nevetheless win the world students' championship as an amateur and then, as a professional, Paris-Nice in 1955, Genoa-Nice in 1956 and the Circuit du

Who lived in the late twelfth century, was an Old French poet who wrote a number of chansons de gest

Who lived in the late twelfth century, was an Old French poet who wrote a number of chansons de geste as well as many fabliaux. He lived in Arras.Bodel was the first person of record to classify the legendary themes and literary cycles known to medieval l

Was a French swimmer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where

Was a French swimmer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, where he received a gold medal in 400 m freestyle.[2] He received a bronze medal in 4 x 200 m freestyle relay with the French team (with Joseph Bernardo, Aldo Eminente and Alexandre Jany).

Was a French sculptor based in Brittany. He is best known for his public memorial sculptures which c

Was a French sculptor based in Brittany. He is best known for his public memorial sculptures which communicated his liberal politics and patriotic dedication to France and Brittany.

Is a French sprint canoer who competed in the 1960s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won the si

Is a French sprint canoer who competed in the 1960s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won the silver medal in the C-2 1000 m event at Tokyo in 1964.

Is a rugby union player for Toulouse in the Top 14 competition. He plays as a flanker.

Is a rugby union player for Toulouse in the Top 14 competition. He plays as a flanker.

Was a French athlete and rugby union footballer. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London a

Was a French athlete and rugby union footballer. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm. In the 1500 metres, Bouin placed second of three in his initial semifinal heat and did not advance to the final. His time was 4:17.0.

Was a French writer, known for his books on aspects of socialism. He was also a translator of Schope

Was a French writer, known for his books on aspects of socialism. He was also a translator of Schopenhauer, and an early adopter in France of some of the thought of Nietzsche. He wrote on a wide range of subjects, from Jansen to Maxim Gorky and the rising personality cult of Lenin. He contributed in particular to the Journal des Débats, on contemporary philosophy

Was a French professional road bicycle racer.

Was a French professional road bicycle racer.

Was a French philologist, specialist in Romance philology. Was born in Mallemort, Bouches-du-Rhône

Was a French philologist, specialist in Romance philology. Was born in Mallemort, Bouches-du-Rhône in France.[1] Fascinated by the lives and creations of writer Ion Creanga and the instigation of Mario Roques, professor at the Sorbonne, has made the work "La vie et l'oeuvre de Ion Creanga", in translation "The Life of Ion Creanga", acribios study, his doctorate from the Sorbonne, which he initiated in 1924 and a doctoral thesis argues on May 24, 1930.

Was a French film director and songwriter.

Was a French film director and songwriter.

Was a French architect and sculptor who built the tombs of Anne de Montmorency, Grand Connétable of

Was a French architect and sculptor who built the tombs of Anne de Montmorency, Grand Connétable of France, Henri II, and Catherine de' Medici, as well as the Tuileries, the Louvre, and the Château d'Écouen. Bullant was a Huguenot.

Was a French priest who sowed the seeds of the Copernican revolution in Europe. Although he was one

Was a French priest who sowed the seeds of the Copernican revolution in Europe. Although he was one of the most famous and influential philosophers of the late Middle Ages, he is today among the least well known. He developed the concept of impetus, the f

Was a French Oratorian theologian. Returning to Aix, where he spent the rest of his life, he became

Was a French Oratorian theologian. Returning to Aix, where he spent the rest of his life, he became a distinguished writer on questions of ecclesiastical history, canon law, and moral theology.

Is a French defender currently playing for AS Nancy-Lorraine.

Is a French defender currently playing for AS Nancy-Lorraine.

Was a French Dominican theologian and Thomist. In the preface of a compendium of Capreolus's work by

Was a French Dominican theologian and Thomist. In the preface of a compendium of Capreolus's work by Isidore de Isolanis, it is stated that these manuscripts once narrowly escaped destruction by fire, a lay brother having saved thern, to the joy of the author, who was then advanced in years. The same authority describes the erudite commentator as having a devotion to the Blessed Virgin.

Is a French sculptor, born in Saint-Etienne, France. He was elected member of the Académie des Beau

Is a French sculptor, born in Saint-Etienne, France. He was elected member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts on November 9, 1983 and president in 1992 and 1997. He is best known for his statues in Paris of Sir Winston Churchill 1998 on the Right Bank of the Seine in front of the Petit Palais and on Avenue Winston Churchill[1]; of General Charles de Gaulle 2000 on the Champs-Elysées in front of the Grand Palais;[2] and of Thomas Jefferson 2006 on the Left Bank on the Seine by the Pont des Arts.[3]

Was a French actor.Because of his good-natured manner, he was as popular with members of the film cr

Was a French actor.Because of his good-natured manner, he was as popular with members of the film crew as he was with the audiences. During his long career, he appeared in more than 200 films, and although he played dramatic parts, he usually acted in a supporting role as a comedic character.He was nominated for the César Award for Best Actor for his leading role in the 1986 film, Miss Mona. Twice he won the César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and was nominated on two other occasions. In February 1994, to celebrate his 50th year in film, he was honored by the French motion picture industry with a special César Award. Just a few months later, Jean Carmet died of a heart attack.

Was a French writer. Originally from Cape Corsine by his mother, Andree Paoli, he was secretary to J

Was a French writer. Originally from Cape Corsine by his mother, Andree Paoli, he was secretary to Jean Giono (on whom he wrote an essay) in Manosque, music critic in Paris, literary columnist at the ORTF. He began his career of writer with his novel Retour à Uzès in 1967, (Académie française prize). He has published twenty books, mainly novels.

Was a French-Armenian artist. Jean arrived in Paris in 1924 to study architecture. He started workin

Was a French-Armenian artist. Jean arrived in Paris in 1924 to study architecture. He started working as a theater decorator but he then quickly realized he preferred drawing and painting. In 1938, more than a hundred exhibitions of his works were organized in Paris, in the French provinces and abroad. In 1949, he received the coveted Hallmark prize.

Was a French classical pianist. He was the son of the renowned pianists Robert and Gaby Casadesus, a

Was a French classical pianist. He was the son of the renowned pianists Robert and Gaby Casadesus, and grandnephew of Henri Casadesus and Marius Casadesus.Jean Casadesus was born in Paris. He was taught to play piano by his parents and studied at the Conservatoire de Paris before going to the United States to continue his studies at Princeton University.He made his debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy in 1947 and thereafter enjoyed success as a concert pianist and also as a piano teacher, principally at the American Conservatory at Fontainebleau. His notable students include Robert D. Levin.

Was a French writer, art critic, poet and member of the French Resistance during World War II. In 19

Was a French writer, art critic, poet and member of the French Resistance during World War II. In 1932 Jean Cassou became an inspector of historic monuments. In 1934 he became a member of the Vigilance Committee of anti-fascist intellectuals and director from 1936 of the review Europe. In 1936 he was a member of the cabinet of Jean Zay, Minister of State Education and of the Art-schools of the Popular front. He was then in favour of the Spanish Republic and socialism, and approached the communist party - but broke with then in 1939 at the time of the Germano-Soviet pact. On the approach of the German army, he went to the castle at Compiègne and devoted himself to the safeguard of the national heritage.

Is a former football goalkeeper from France, who earned nine international caps for the French natio

Is a former football goalkeeper from France, who earned nine international caps for the French national team during the early 1980s. A player of AS Saint-Etienne (1977–1989), he was a member of the French team in the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

Was a French writer and journalist. he was secretary to Jean-Paul Sartre, after which he was a journ

Was a French writer and journalist. he was secretary to Jean-Paul Sartre, after which he was a journalist and reporter for l'Express, Figaro, and Paris-Match. In 1961, he was awarded the Prix Goncourt for La pitié de Dieu.

Was a French philosopher and mathematician, specialized in philosophy of science. He took part in th

Was a French philosopher and mathematician, specialized in philosophy of science. He took part in the French Resistance within the Libération movement and was shot by the Gestapo on February 17, 1944.