French Famous Names Starting with Letter N

Was a French archbishop and Cardinal[1]. He was a major figure of the Catholic League. He was a cour

Was a French archbishop and Cardinal[1]. He was a major figure of the Catholic League. He was a courtier of Henry II of France, and then of Cardinal Charles de Lorraine-Guise. He was bishop of Amiens in 1552, archbishop of Sens in 1562. From 1588 he was also archbishop of Reims.

Was a French Jesuit controversial writer. Apart from a few didactic and devotional books, like "Cour

Was a French Jesuit controversial writer. Apart from a few didactic and devotional books, like "Cours élémentaire de littérature" (Avignon, 1860) and "Les fleurs de Marie" (Paris, 1863), his works are largely polemical. They and bear on burning questions of politics and religion in the France of his day: the educational monopoly of the University of France; the state faculties of theology; the Organic Articles; liberty of association; Communism; the issue of paganism in classical education.

Was a French geologist.Desmarest was born at Soulaines, in the department of Aube. Of humble parenta

Was a French geologist.Desmarest was born at Soulaines, in the department of Aube. Of humble parentage, he was educated at the college of the Oratorians of Troyes and Paris. Taking full advantage of the instruction he received, he was able to support himself by teaching, and to continue his studies independently. Buffon's Theory of the Earth interested him, and in 1753 he successfully competed for a prize by writing an essay on the ancient connection between England and France. This attracted much attention, and ultimately led to his being employed in studying and reporting on manufactures in different countries, and in 1788 to his appointment as inspector-general of the manufactures of France.

Is a French male tennis player. He reached a career high singles ranking of 60 in the world on Septe

Is a French male tennis player. He reached a career high singles ranking of 60 in the world on September 8, 2008, after reaching the semifinals of the Montevideo Challenger, where he lost to former top ten player, Guillermo Cañas. He plays primarily in Ch

Is a French football midfielder who currently plays for Le Havre AC in the French Ligue 1.

Is a French football midfielder who currently plays for Le Havre AC in the French Ligue 1.

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for Vannes OC.

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for Vannes OC.

Is a French football goalkeeper currently playing for Stade Rennais FC in the French Ligue 1.

Is a French football goalkeeper currently playing for Stade Rennais FC in the French Ligue 1.

Is a French rugby union footballer who plays scrum-half for USA Perpignan in France's Top 14 competi

Is a French rugby union footballer who plays scrum-half for USA Perpignan in France's Top 14 competition. His first professional club was Toulouse whom he played for in 2002. From 2002 until 2004 he played for Béziers, however when they were relegated to the Pro D2 he moved to Perpignan. He has been with Perpignan ever since.

Is a French actor. Duvauchelle starred in numerous movies including Lightweight, À tout de suite an

Is a French actor. Duvauchelle starred in numerous movies including Lightweight, À tout de suite and Le Grand Meaulnes. He has worked with Beatrice Dalle on films such as Trouble Every Day Inside and Djinns.[1]

Is a retired Luxembourgian politician for the Christian Social People's Party and head teacher. He s

Is a retired Luxembourgian politician for the Christian Social People's Party and head teacher. He sat in the European Parliament from 1979 until 1994.

Is a French football player. he currently plays for Red Star Saint-Ouen in CFA.He was briefly played

Is a French football player. he currently plays for Red Star Saint-Ouen in CFA.He was briefly played in top division football in Scottish Premier League and UEFA Cup for Aberdeen.

Is a French football defender playing for Évian Thonon Gaillard FC in the French Championnat Nation

Is a French football defender playing for Évian Thonon Gaillard FC in the French Championnat National. Farina began his career by FC Metz and was loaned out to AS Cannes in 2007-2008[1]. After few years with FC Metz was released and signed later on 2 July 2009 with Évian Thonon Gaillard FC[2].

Is a French football player. He is currenlty playing as a striker for Ligue 1 side OSC Lille.

Is a French football player. He is currenlty playing as a striker for Ligue 1 side OSC Lille.

Is a male hammer thrower from France. His personal best throw is 80.88 metres, achieved in July 2001

Is a male hammer thrower from France. His personal best throw is 80.88 metres, achieved in July 2001 in Amsterdam.In 2007 he tested positive for doping, in an in-competition test conducted at the 2007 European Cup in Munich. He received a one month suspen

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for FC Istres.

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for FC Istres.

Is a French football midfielder. He currently plays for SM Caen.

Is a French football midfielder. He currently plays for SM Caen.

Was a French composer. At the age of 20 in 1587 Formé joined the choir of the Sainte-Chapelle, but

Was a French composer. At the age of 20 in 1587 Formé joined the choir of the Sainte-Chapelle, but was excluded from the fraternity for drunkenness and womanising. He was reinstated in 1592, to the Chapelle royale, and then finally, with the support of King Louis XIII, in 1626 he returned to the Sainte-Chapelle as a canon, where he worked under the protection of the king until his death.[1]

Was a bicycle racer with 60 professional racing victories over his 12-year career (1923 to 1934). He

Was a bicycle racer with 60 professional racing victories over his 12-year career (1923 to 1934). He rode for the Thomann team in 1923 and then for Alcyon-Dunlop from 1924 to 1931.

Is a French football player. He is a defender who is currently playing at AC ChievoVerona.Nicolas Fr

Is a French football player. He is a defender who is currently playing at AC ChievoVerona.Nicolas Frey is the brother of Sébastien Frey, a goalkeeper currently at ACF Fiorentina.

Is a French former professional road bicycle racer. He is a nephew of former professional cyclist Pi

Is a French former professional road bicycle racer. He is a nephew of former professional cyclist Pierre Tosi.

Was a French painter.

Was a French painter.

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for Nîmes Olympique.

Is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for Nîmes Olympique.

Was a French Baroque organist and composer. Born into poverty, he quickly rose to fame and high repu

Was a French Baroque organist and composer. Born into poverty, he quickly rose to fame and high reputation among fellow musicians. His surviving works include the earliest examples of noëls and a volume of works representative of the 1650–1675 style of the French organ school.

Is a French football defender, currently playing for French team Le Havre AC. In 2001 he earned a ca

Is a French football defender, currently playing for French team Le Havre AC. In 2001 he earned a cap for France during FIFA Confederations Cup against Australia.

Is a French football player currently playing for Associação Naval 1º de Maio.

Is a French football player currently playing for Associação Naval 1º de Maio.