French Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was a French competitor in fencing competitions at the 1900 Summer Olympics.[1] He owned Tassart's S

Was a French competitor in fencing competitions at the 1900 Summer Olympics.[1] He owned Tassart's Salle D'Armes at Margaret Street, Oxford Circus, London during the 1910's and regularly held the annual Varsity (Oxford vs. Cambridge university) Fencing matches.

Was a French professional road bicycle racer. He was a half brother of Tour de France-winner Franço

Was a French professional road bicycle racer. He was a half brother of Tour de France-winner François Faber. Ernest Paul rode the Tour de France seven times, finished six times, and won two stages. He finished in the top 10 three times, his best final classification was his sixth place in 1909.

Was a French writer who received the Prix Goncourt in 1920 for his book Nêne. He taught elementary

Was a French writer who received the Prix Goncourt in 1920 for his book Nêne. He taught elementary school before giving it up to write full time in 1921. His works include poetry, novels (in genres ranging from realism to science fiction) and children's literature.

Was French opera composer and music critic. He returned to Paris during the events 1848. During this

Was French opera composer and music critic. He returned to Paris during the events 1848. During this period, he was introduced to the bohemian artists of Paris, including Gustave Flaubert and Théophile Gautier. Southern France and Provence held its allure, and Reyer of returned to socialize with local people with whom he loved to play dominoes while smoking a pipe, which he said was his best source of inspiration.

Is a French football striker.

Is a French football striker.

Was a Luxembourgian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was shot in the concentration

Was a Luxembourgian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was shot in the concentration camp in Hinzert (Germany) after being arrested as one of the leaders in the general strike against the nazi occupation in Luxembourg on 31 August 1942. The country had been protesting against the introduction of compulsory military service for young Luxembourgers in the German army.

Is a French former international football midfielder. He scored 11 goals in 15 matches for France an

Is a French former international football midfielder. He scored 11 goals in 15 matches for France and was a main player at RC Paris.

Was a French mathematician. He was born in Marseille, France and died in La Bauche, Savoie, France.

Was a French mathematician. He was born in Marseille, France and died in La Bauche, Savoie, France. He entered the École Normale Supérieure in 1884.

Was a French writer, journalist and critic. Aged 80, Seillière was (with Jean Tharaud, René Grouss

Was a French writer, journalist and critic. Aged 80, Seillière was (with Jean Tharaud, René Grousset, Octave Aubry and Robert d'Harcourt) one of the five members of the Académie française elected on 1 February 1946, to replace the many vacancies left by the Nazi occupation of Europe. He was received on 23 May 1946 by Édouard Le Roy, succeeding Henri Lavedan.

Was a French sculptor who specialized in classical and allegorical figures in plaster and bronze, as

Was a French sculptor who specialized in classical and allegorical figures in plaster and bronze, as well as many contemporary portrait busts.

Is a French historian and archaeologist. As an archaeologist he worked at Qumran and Masada. He has

Is a French historian and archaeologist. As an archaeologist he worked at Qumran and Masada. He has published numerous books including works on Qumran and the context of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Was a French freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olymp

Was a French freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1920 she was eliminated in the first round of the 100 metre freestyle event as well as in the first round of the 300 metre freestyle competition. Four years later at the Paris Games she was a member of the French relay team which finished fifth in the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay competition. She also participated in the 100 metre freestyle event and in the 400 metre freestyle competition but in both she was eliminated in the first round.

Was a Luxembourgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics

Was a Luxembourgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Is a French football midfielder currently playing for French Championnat National side Nîmes Olympi

Is a French football midfielder currently playing for French Championnat National side Nîmes Olympique.His previous clubs include Vannes OC, Bordeaux and L'Entente SSG.

Is a French football midfielder currently playing for French side Vannes OC.

Is a French football midfielder currently playing for French side Vannes OC.

Was a German athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw event. He was born in Friedrichsheide

Was a German athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw event. He was born in Friedrichsheide (today Frydrychowo, Poland) and died in Frankfurt am Main.

Is a former footballer from Luxembourg.He made his debut for Luxembourg in 1965 and went on to earn

Is a former footballer from Luxembourg.He made his debut for Luxembourg in 1965 and went on to earn over a dozen caps. Kuffer played in 8 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.

Is a composer, musician and an electric guitar player. He composes and plays music for a wide range

Is a composer, musician and an electric guitar player. He composes and plays music for a wide range comprising of orchestral to chamber music, electronic, theater, street theater and cinema.

Was a French physician and collector. In his last will, established in 1810 and canceling his previo

Was a French physician and collector. In his last will, established in 1810 and canceling his previous testament of 1788,[1] Calvet donated his cabinet of curiosities, his library and art collections to the city of Avignon, his birthplace. The donation was accepted by Napoleon I, 9 April 1811.

Is a French politician and Member of the European Parliament elected in the 2009 European election f

Is a French politician and Member of the European Parliament elected in the 2009 European election for the North-West constituency. She is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a French professional tennis player. Her highest WTA singles ranking is 228, which she reached on

Is a French professional tennis player. Her highest WTA singles ranking is 228, which she reached on July 5, 2010. Her career high in doubles is 400, which she reached on April 12, 2010.

Is a French supermodel. She was one of the top fashion models in the 1980s and 1990s.

Is a French supermodel. She was one of the top fashion models in the 1980s and 1990s.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Bas-Rhin department. She is a member of the Un

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Bas-Rhin department. She is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement. An administrative secretary by profession, she was elected Senator September 26 2004 and February 20 2005. Her position remained vacant from November 27 2004 to February 19 2005, following a canellation of the vote.

Was a French composer of the late Medieval era and early Renaissance, active in Paris. He was one of

Was a French composer of the late Medieval era and early Renaissance, active in Paris. He was one of the first composers to write a partially cyclic mass, a form which was to become the predominant large-scale vehicle for musical expression later in the 15th century.

France March 26, 1883; died 1950. Most commonly known as Ethel Gabain but also known as: Ethel Léon

France March 26, 1883; died 1950. Most commonly known as Ethel Gabain but also known as: Ethel Léontine Gabbain; Ethel Copley. Wife of print maker John Copley and the mother of actor Peter Copley. While known for her oil portraits of actresses [1], she was one of the few artists of her time able to live on the sale of her lithographs[2]. She also did etchings, dry-points as well as some posters[3] .