Famous People with Name Garnier

Marie Joseph François (Francis) Garnier            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Marie Joseph François (Francis) Garnier: was a French officer and explorer known for his exploration of the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. After some time spent in France, Garnier returned to the East, and in 1862, he was appointed inspector of the natives in Cochinchina, and entrusted with the administration of Cholon, a suburb of Saigon.

Thomas Parry Garnier            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Thomas Parry Garnier: was an English cricketer. Garnier was a right-handed batsman. Garnier made his first-class debut for Oxford University Cricket Club in 1861 against the Marylebone Cricket Club. Garnier's final first-class match came on his debut for Hampshire against Mid

Joseph-François Garnier            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Joseph-François Garnier: was a French oboist and composer. Joseph-François Garnier was born in 1755 in Lauris, Vaucluse, to a family of modest means. His father was a shoe-maker in the Place Jean d'Autan. His uncle was a bassoonist, who brought him to Paris to learn the oboe. In 1769 Garnier joined the orchestra of the Royal Academy of Music (which was to become the National Opera of Paris after the Revolution),

Jean Garnier            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Jean Garnier: was a French Jesuit church historian, patristic scholar, and moral theologian. Garnier was considered one of the most learned Jesuits of his day, was well versed in Christian antiquity, and much consulted in difficult cases of conscience.

Julien Garnier            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Julien Garnier: was a French Jesuit missionary to Canada. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1660, and, in October, 1662, sailed for Canada. He was the first Jesuit to be ordained there, and after his ordination in 1668, he prepared himself for missionary work among the Indians. He went first to the Oneida, but in a few months changed the field of his labours to the Onondaga mission. Garaconthié, the Onondaga chief, received him with every evidence of friendship, and, at his request, rebuilt the chapel of St. Mary.