French Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a French actor of stage and screen. Martin served in the French Resistance during World War II a

Was a French actor of stage and screen. Martin served in the French Resistance during World War II and later fought with the French paratroopers in Indochina. Theatrically, he is perhaps best-known for originating two roles in Samuel Beckett's most famous plays: Lucky in Waiting for Godot, and Clov in Endgame. During the 1950s, he was a performer at the Théâtre National Populaire and also worked for radio plays.

Was a French politician. He was the Minister of Social Affairs (France) during the Raymond Barre adm

Was a French politician. He was the Minister of Social Affairs (France) during the Raymond Barre administration from 1979 to 1981 and also served as president of the French Economic and Social Council from April 1987 and September 1999. was a French politician. He was the Minister of Social Affairs (France) during the Raymond Barre administration from 1979 to 1981 and also served as president of the French Economic and Social Council from April 1987 and September 1999.

The son of a grocer, he left his father's home to devote himself to the theatre and presented himsel

The son of a grocer, he left his father's home to devote himself to the theatre and presented himself to Lekain in Paris for a job. Engaged in Madame Montansier's company, he played at Tours, then at Lyon, and came back to Paris where Mademoiselle Clairon took him under her protection.

French man of letters and bibliographer, son of the artist and author JFE Tourneux, was born in Pari

French man of letters and bibliographer, son of the artist and author JFE Tourneux, was born in Paris. He began his career as a bibliographer by collaborating in new editions of the Supercheries littéraires of Joseph Quérard and the Dictionnaire des anonymes of Antoine Barbier. His most important bibliographical work was the Bibliographie de l’histoire de Paris pendant la Révolution française (3 vols. 1890-1901), which was crowned by the Academy of Inscriptions. This valuable work serves as a guide for the history of the city beyond the limits of the Revolution.

Was a French commander during the Napoleonic Wars who later became a member of French Parliament. As

Was a French commander during the Napoleonic Wars who later became a member of French Parliament. As an opponent of the Ancien Régime, he is known for his active suppression of Royalist and Legitimist activity. His death was also the catalyst of the Parisian June Rebellion of 1832, which formed the basis for the uprising depicted in Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables.

Was a French lawyer and politician. He was Mayor of Nice, France from 1928 to 1943 and from 1947 to

Was a French lawyer and politician. He was Mayor of Nice, France from 1928 to 1943 and from 1947 to 1965, and the father of Jacques Médecin, who succeeded him as mayor until 1990. Politically republican, democratic, independent and moderate, he sat within the left-leaning independents, then moved more to the centre with the local political party he created called “Le Rassemblement des Indépendants” (“The Assembly of Independents”). However, Médecin increasingly moved toward the far right, and joined Jacques Doriot's fascist Parti Populaire Français in 1936.

A Frenchman, was known as the father of the bladder-type hydraulic accumulator. Mercier fled France

A Frenchman, was known as the father of the bladder-type hydraulic accumulator. Mercier fled France for the United States during the Nazi invasion, eventually settling in New York City. After meeting Edward M. Greer in 1940, the two founded Greer Hydraulics (in 1942) to produce aircraft hydraulic components.

Was a French aviator, viewed as a hero by many in both Argentina and his native France, where many s

Was a French aviator, viewed as a hero by many in both Argentina and his native France, where many schools bear his name.Mermoz, whose infancy had been marked by World War I news, joined the French Air Force in 1922, being assigned, as a pilot of the air

Was a French Catholic priest who was discovered, upon his death, to have written a book-length philo

Was a French Catholic priest who was discovered, upon his death, to have written a book-length philosophical essay promoting atheism. Described by the author as his "testament" to his parishioners, the text denounces all religion.

Was a French painter.Initially he was influenced by Fauvism and Impressionism, but from 1908 he was

Was a French painter.Initially he was influenced by Fauvism and Impressionism, but from 1908 he was associated with Cubism. Metzinger was a member of the Section d'Or group of artists. Certain pieces such as At the Cycle-Race track suggest speed and movement, ideas which are linked to the futurist movement.

Is a Mexican historian and author of French origin. Meyer obtained bachelor's and master's degrees a

Is a Mexican historian and author of French origin. Meyer obtained bachelor's and master's degrees at the Sorbonne University. He has taught at Sorbonne, Perpignan, the University of Paris, the Colegio de México, the Michoacán, and the Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas. He has done extensive research on the Cristero War and written books on the subject for Cambridge and Universidad de Guadalajara. Founded the Institute of Mexican Studies at Perpignan University, France.

Is a former professional footballer.

Is a former professional footballer.

Is a French composer, performer and music producer. He is regarded as a pioneer in the electronic, s

Is a French composer, performer and music producer. He is regarded as a pioneer in the electronic, synthpop and New Age, as well as organiser of outdoor spectacles of his music which feature laser displays and fireworks. Jarre has sold an estimated 80 mil

Is a French film director, actor, and novelist best known for his films in the fantastique genre. Ro

Is a French film director, actor, and novelist best known for his films in the fantastique genre. Rollin is credited as having made the first French vampire film (Le Viol du vampire, 1968) as well as the first French gore film (Les Raisins de la mort, 197

Is a French sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. He finished seventh in the C-1 1000 m eve

Is a French sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. He finished seventh in the C-1 1000 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

Was a French politician. He belonged first to the Republican Party of Liberty (1945-1946), then to t

Was a French politician. He belonged first to the Republican Party of Liberty (1945-1946), then to the Independent Republicans (1946-1955) and then to the National Centre of Independents and Peasants (1956-1958). During 1953, he was France minister of Budget for a few months.

was a French bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He finished ninth in the four-man event at

was a French bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s. He finished ninth in the four-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.

Was a high-profile member of the French Resistance during World War II.[1] He is remembered today as

Was a high-profile member of the French Resistance during World War II.[1] He is remembered today as an emblem of the Resistance primarily due to his courage and death at the hands of the Germans.

Was a Luxembourgian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1940s. At the 1948 Summer Olympics in Lon

Was a Luxembourgian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1940s. At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he finished 15th in the K-2 10000 m event while being eliminated in the heats of the K-2 1000 m event.

Was a French Dominican theologian and controversialist. He was a member of the commission appointed

Was a French Dominican theologian and controversialist. He was a member of the commission appointed to examine the works and teachings of the Jansenists and to prevent the further dissemination of their doctrine in the Sorbonne. In the disputes on grace between the Thomists and Molinists, which the teaching of Jansenius revived, he adhered strictly to the Thomistic doctrine.

Was a French Roman Catholic mystic. Philip Yancey says that Jean Nicoloas Grou was "a mystic from th

Was a French Roman Catholic mystic. Philip Yancey says that Jean Nicoloas Grou was "a mystic from the eighteenth century, [who] prescribed that healthy prayer should be humble, reverent, loving, confident, and persevering — in other words, the exact opposite of impatient." [1]

Was a French diplomat and scholar. Jean Nicot was 29-years-old in 1559 when he was sent from France

Was a French diplomat and scholar. Jean Nicot was 29-years-old in 1559 when he was sent from France to Portugal to negotiate the marriage of six-year-old Princess Marguerite de Valois to five-year-old King Sebastian of Portugal.

Was a French physician born in Paris. He was the son of painter Noël Hallé (1711–1781). He was a

Was a French physician born in Paris. He was the son of painter Noël Hallé (1711–1781). He was a professor of physical medicine and health at the École de Santé, and afterwards a professor at the Collège de France. He was a member of the Académie Nationale de médecine, and in 1795 was elected to the Académie des sciences, becoming its president in 1813. He was also "first-physician" to Napoleon Bonaparte.

Is a French architect. Nouvel studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was a founding membe

Is a French architect. Nouvel studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was a founding member of Mars 1976 and Syndicat de l'Architecture.

Was a French economist whose broad financial and governmental reforms in early 18th-century Bourbon

Was a French economist whose broad financial and governmental reforms in early 18th-century Bourbon Spain helped to further the implementation of centralized and uniform administration in that country. Jean Orry's career as a munitioneer for the army of Italy between 1690 and 1698, demonstrated his capacities.[1]