French Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is an Algerian-born French-Jewish journalist and author. He is the founder and executive editor of L

Is an Algerian-born French-Jewish journalist and author. He is the founder and executive editor of Le Nouvel Observateur weekly. Daniel is a Jewish humanist in the venerable tradition of the French Left. He argues in La prison juive: Humeurs et méditations d'un témoin (The Jewish Prison) that by considering themselves God's Chosen People the Jews have imprisoned themselves. He rigorously questions the role of religion in modern morality.

Was a theologian, historian, cardinal and a member of the Académie Française. Jean-Guenolé-Marie

Was a theologian, historian, cardinal and a member of the Académie Française. Jean-Guenolé-Marie Daniélou was born at Neuilly-sur-Seine, son of Charles and Madeleine (née Clamorgan). His father was an anticlerical politician, several times minister, and his mother an educator and founder of institutions for women's education. His brother Alain (1907–1964) was a noted Indologist.

Was the stage name of Edouard de La Gandara, brother of painter Antonio de La Gandara.Jean Dara work

Was the stage name of Edouard de La Gandara, brother of painter Antonio de La Gandara.Jean Dara worked with Sarah Bernhardt during several years in Paris, London and in the United States of America. Some of the characters he played were: - Georges in 'Spiritisme' by Victorien Sardou - Comte de Sedlinsky in 'L'Aiglon' by Edmond Rostand - Trevilhac in 'La Tosca' by Victorien Sardou - Cardinal Cibo Malaspina in 'Lorenzaccio' by Alfred de Musset - Fray Théofilo Harra in 'La Sorcière' by Victorien Sardou.

Was a French chemist, and director of the porcelain works at Sèvres. He was one of the first to man

Was a French chemist, and director of the porcelain works at Sèvres. He was one of the first to manufacture porcelain in France. In 1774 he was appointed professor of chemistry in the Collège de France and in 1795 he became a member of the Institute. His publications include: Sur l'action d'un feu égal sur un grand nombre de terres (1766–71); Expériences sur plusieurs diamants et pierres précieuses (1772); Rapport sur l'electricité dans les maladies nerveuses (1783)

Was a French racing cyclist who rode the first Tour de France because the man who sold him a bike to

Was a French racing cyclist who rode the first Tour de France because the man who sold him a bike told him he ought to. He rode it three times, coming 11th in 1903 and fourth in 1904. In 1905 he was part of Henri Pepin's experimental team that 'voyaged' r

Was an actor and theatre director. Although Jean Dasté is best known for his career on stage as bot

Was an actor and theatre director. Although Jean Dasté is best known for his career on stage as both an actor and director in a variety of works including those by Shakespeare and Molière, he made his first appearance on screen in a 1932 Jean Renoir film (Boudu sauvé des eaux), and 57 years later appeared in his final film at the age of 85. He played also the main character in two Jean Vigo movies, L'Atalante and Zéro de conduite. Later, he worked also with Alain Resnais and François Truffaut.

Was a French dancer and ballet master. He is most noted for creating the ballet, La Fille mal gardé

Was a French dancer and ballet master. He is most noted for creating the ballet, La Fille mal gardée, one the most enduring and popular works of the ballet repertoire. Dauberval was trained at the school of the Paris Opéra where he studied under the great Jean-Georges Noverre. He was appointed premier danseur of the ballet of the Académie Royale de Musique in 1763, and, in 1771, he was named ballet master. From 1781 until 1783, he was engaged as maître de ballet to the Académie.

Was a French poet and scholar, a member of the Pléiade.He was born Jean Dinemandy at Limoges in 150

Was a French poet and scholar, a member of the Pléiade.He was born Jean Dinemandy at Limoges in 1508, a member of a noble family. After studying at the College of Limoges, he came to Paris to be presented to King Francis I of France, who made him tutor to

Was a French bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He finished ninth in the four-man event at the 19

Was a French bobsledder who competed in the 1930s. He finished ninth in the four-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Was a French-born computer scientist and the chief designer (from 1977–1983) of Ada, a general-pur

Was a French-born computer scientist and the chief designer (from 1977–1983) of Ada, a general-purpose, strongly-typed programming language with certified validated compilers.[1] At the time, he was a member of the Programming Research division at CII Honeywell Bull (CII-HB)[1] in Louveciennes, France.

Was a French explorer who, in 1402, led an expedition to the Canary Islands, landing first on the no

Was a French explorer who, in 1402, led an expedition to the Canary Islands, landing first on the north side of Lanzarote. From there, he conquered for Castile the islands of Fuerteventura ( 1405 ) and Hierro, ousting their local chieftains (majos and bimbaches ancient peoples). Béthencourt received the title King of the Canary Islands but he recognized King Henry III of Castile, who had provided aid during the conquest, as his overlord.

Was a French cardinal. He was made Abbot of Saint Denis in 1473 and Cardinal of Santa Sabina in 1493

Was a French cardinal. He was made Abbot of Saint Denis in 1473 and Cardinal of Santa Sabina in 1493. He is most famous for commissioning the Pietà by Michelangelo now in St. Peter's Basilica, but originally situated in the cardinal's funerary chapel.

Was a Baroque architect of the 18th century. In 1699 he moved to Berlin to accomplish the constructi

Was a Baroque architect of the 18th century. In 1699 he moved to Berlin to accomplish the construction of the Zeughaus (arsenal), which was now largely influenced by the French and British style of the late 17th century. Bodt also worked at the Palaces of Potsdam and Schlodien,[2] the Fortress of Wesel and completed the construction plans of the tower of the Berlin Parochialchurch in 1715.

Was a composer of the Franco-Flemish school.[1][2] Bonmarché was dean of the Lille Cathedral then i

Was a composer of the Franco-Flemish school.[1][2] Bonmarché was dean of the Lille Cathedral then in 1560 master of the choirboys at Cambrai. On 30 November 1564, following the death of Pierre de Manchicourt, Margaret of Parma offered him the position of maestro de capilla of the Flemish chapel (capilla flamenca) in Spain. Bonmarché arrived in Madrid in June and served for five years. He was succeeded by Geert van Turnhout.[3][4][5]

Was created cardinal priest in the consistory of August 17, 1611 by Pope Paul V. Later in 1615 he re

Was created cardinal priest in the consistory of August 17, 1611 by Pope Paul V. Later in 1615 he received the red hat and was appointed to the title of S.Clemente until 1621 when he was opted for the title of Sant'Eusebio for about six months before his death on July 4, 1621, Rome.

Was a Jesuit controversialist and opponent of Jansenism. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1619; on

Was a Jesuit controversialist and opponent of Jansenism. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1619; on the completion of his studies, he gave himself to preaching for many years. Afterwards he was in turn Rector of the colleges of Aix, Blois, and Rouen, Visitor to the province of Portugal, Procurator of the Paris Foreign Missions Society and Superior of the Professed House in Paris. His love for missionary work was such that shortly before his death, he remarked that he counted as nothing all the years he had not spent in it.

Was a French diplomat. He is the left-hand figure in Holbein's 1533 painting The Ambassadors, painte

Was a French diplomat. He is the left-hand figure in Holbein's 1533 painting The Ambassadors, painted whilst he was French ambassador to London, and which he presumably commissioned. Dinteville's motto was Memento mori, meaning "Remember thou shalt die."

Was a French Jesuit who led a mission to China in 1687.[1] Jean de Fontaney had been a teacher of ma

Was a French Jesuit who led a mission to China in 1687.[1] Jean de Fontaney had been a teacher of mathematics and astronomy at the College Louis le Grand. He was asked by king Louis XIV to set up a mission to China, following a request by Ferdinand Verbiest, in order to spread French and Catholic influence at the Chinese court with the pretext of transmitting scientific knowledge.[2] Jean de Fontaney assembled a group of five other Jesuits to accompany him, all highly skilled in sciences, namely Joachim Bouvet, Jean-François Gerbillon, Louis-Daniel Lecomte, Guy Tachard, and Claude de Visdelou.

Was a French road cyclist and directeur sportif. Called le Vicomte ("the Viscount"), he discovered S

Was a French road cyclist and directeur sportif. Called le Vicomte ("the Viscount"), he discovered Sean Kelly, Joaquim Agostinho and Éric Caritoux. He gave a second chance to many riders dropped by other teams. Most saw their career take a new dimension under Jean de Gribaldy.

Is a French economist born on 28 December 1944 in Lannion. He is chairholder of Economics and Health

Is a French economist born on 28 December 1944 in Lannion. He is chairholder of Economics and Health Services Management at the National Academy of Arts and Trades (CNAM)[1] and a member of the French Academy of Technologies. He has been a general manager of hospitals.[2].

Was a French essayist and moralist.The son was educated by the Oratorians and at the University of O

Was a French essayist and moralist.The son was educated by the Oratorians and at the University of Orléans; he was called to the bar, and in 1673 bought a post in the revenue department at Caen, which gave him status and an income.

Was the most famous French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century

Was the most famous French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century.According to Flaubert, he was the only French poet to understand and master the texture of the French language before Hugo. A set of postage stamps celebr

He was the older brother of Jacques de Lamberville. Jean was a Jesuit priest who became a missionary

He was the older brother of Jacques de Lamberville. Jean was a Jesuit priest who became a missionary to the Onondagas and had some success due in part to his conversion of the chief, Garakontie. He also became well known for his knowledge of the medical treatments of the time.

Was the French Governor of New France from 1651 to 1657, one of the most challenging times for the c

Was the French Governor of New France from 1651 to 1657, one of the most challenging times for the colony. Lauzon was a prominent lawyer in France and was appointed a counsellor in the Parlement in 1613. He served in several government positions, including president of the Grand Conseil, intendant of Provence, then of Guyenne, and of Dauphiné.

Was an explorer, writer and Reformed Pastor born in Lamargelle, Cote d'Or, France. Little is known o

Was an explorer, writer and Reformed Pastor born in Lamargelle, Cote d'Or, France. Little is known of his early life; and he might have remained unknown had he not accompanied a group of Protestants to their new colony on an island in the Bay of Rio de Ja