French Famous Names Starting with Letter N

Is a politician in Luxembourg. A member of the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP), he has be

Is a politician in Luxembourg. A member of the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP), he has been a member of the government since 2004.In 2004, was appointed to the first Juncker-Asselborn Ministry as Minister-Delegate for Foreign Affairs and Immigration, working under Jean Asselborn as Minister for Foreign Affairs. After the 2009 election, in which Schmit was elected for the Est constituency as the sole LSAP deputy. He didn't take his seat, as he was reappointed to the government, having been promoted to Minister of Labour, Employment and Immigration of Luxembourg.

Was a Hungarian-born French artist. He can be considered as the father of cybernetic art. He was bor

Was a Hungarian-born French artist. He can be considered as the father of cybernetic art. He was born in Kalocsa, Hungary and resided in Paris from 1936 till his death in his Montmartre atelier in 1992. His career touched on painting, kinetic sculpture, architecture, urbanism, film, TV, and music. Indeed he collaborated on music with Pierre Henry. All of the artistic actions of Schöffer were done in the pursuit of a dynamism in art.

Is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Chelsea in the Premier League. Anelka

Is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Chelsea in the Premier League. Anelka was also a regular starter for the French national team. Carlo Ancelotti describes him as a quick player with good aerial ability, technique, shooting, and movement off the ball.[6]

Is a French footballer who plays as a defender for SM Caen.

Is a French footballer who plays as a defender for SM Caen.

Was a French baroque composer, organist and harpsichordist. He was born and died in Troyes, France,

Was a French baroque composer, organist and harpsichordist. He was born and died in Troyes, France, where he worked as organist in the Church of Saint Jean and the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Both his grandfather and his father were organists in Troyes. Siret was a friend and admirer of François Couperin, and his first collection of harpsichord pieces, published approximately in 1709, was dedicated to Couperin. The suites of this collection all begin with a French overture, following the tradition established by Jean-Baptiste Lully. Siret's second volume of harpsichord pieces (Second livre de Pièces de Clavecin, published in 1719) was, along with Couperin's L’Art de toucher le Clavecin,

Was a French Jesuit, historian, and ascetical writer. Entering the Society of Jesus in 1621, he taug

Was a French Jesuit, historian, and ascetical writer. Entering the Society of Jesus in 1621, he taught literature for several years. After his ordination he gained some reputation as a preacher, was a worker in the prisons and hospitals of Paris, and served as army chaplain with the French troops in Flanders, winning the admiration of the men and the life-long friendship of the Prince de Conde. He assisted the notorious outlaw Aime du Poncet during his painfully protracted execution,

French designer and painter, more especially of military subjects, was born in Paris.He was the son

French designer and painter, more especially of military subjects, was born in Paris.He was the son of a dragoon in the Republican army, whose death in the ranks left the widow and orphan in very poor circumstances. Madame Charlet, however, a woman of determined spirit and an extreme Napoleonist (Bonapartist), managed to give her boy a moderate education at the Lycée Napoléon, and was repaid by his lifelong affection.

Is a French professional horserider specialising in three day eventing. He was born into a family al

Is a French professional horserider specialising in three day eventing. He was born into a family already known for its performance in equestrianism: his father, Jean-Yves Touzaint, was champion of France eventing in 1975 and 1976. His uncle, Thierry Touz

Was a French Jesuit, and a missionary to China. He was also known by his latinised name Trigautius o

Was a French Jesuit, and a missionary to China. He was also known by his latinised name Trigautius or Trigaultius, and his Chinese name Jin Nígé (???). In late 1612 Trigault was appointed by the China Mission's Superior, Niccolo Longobardi as the China Mission's procurator (recruitment and PR representative) in Europe. He sailed from Macau on February 9, 1613, and arrived to Rome on October 11, 1614, by the way of India, Persian Gulf, and Egypt.[1] His tasks involved reporting on the mission's progress to Pope Paul V,[2]

Was a Dutch lutenist and composer of French birth. His primary work, "Le Secret des Muses", contains

Was a Dutch lutenist and composer of French birth. His primary work, "Le Secret des Muses", contains compositions and instruction for the 10-string Renaissance lute. It appeared, in two parts, in 1615 and 1616. It was among the last compositions to appear for this instrument, before it was supplanted by the Baroque lute.

Is a French adventurist, writer and moviemaker. His 2004 film The Last Trapper (Le dernier trappeur)

Is a French adventurist, writer and moviemaker. His 2004 film The Last Trapper (Le dernier trappeur) is about a trapper in the Yukon.

Is a French road racing cyclist who rides for UCI Professional Continental team Bbox Bouygues Teleco

Is a French road racing cyclist who rides for UCI Professional Continental team Bbox Bouygues Telecom. Vogondy won the Tour de Lorraine in 1995 as a junior. He became a professional rider in 1997 when he signed for Française des Jeux. His first professional win came in that same year when he won the third stage of the Tour de Normandie. In 2002 he became national champion of France when he outsprinted Nicolas Jalabert and Patrice Halgand. He won the overall rankings of the Boucles de la Mayenne in 2007, after winning the second stage earlier. He has multiple appearances in the three Grand Tours, the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España.

Is a French former professional mountain biker and rally driver. He won the Downhill Mountain Bike W

Is a French former professional mountain biker and rally driver. He won the Downhill Mountain Bike World Championships ten times, starting as a junior in 1992 and finishing his career with the his 10th victory in 2002, only placing lower in 2000 finishing 8th. He also won sixteen World cup Downhill races.

Was a French theologian. In 1616 King Louis XIII founded at the Sorbonne a new chair of theology for

Was a French theologian. In 1616 King Louis XIII founded at the Sorbonne a new chair of theology for the study of the controversial questions between Catholics and Protestants. The professor in charge had to give on every working day an hour's lecture followed by a half hour of familiar conference with his auditors. Ysambert was appointed to this chair by the king, who in this instance had reserved to himself the nomination. This appointment, which was an honour in itself,

Was a French librettist. He was born in Chartres and died in Paris, the recipient of a government pe

Was a French librettist. He was born in Chartres and died in Paris, the recipient of a government pension in recognition of his work writing librettos. He was also on Comité de Lecture of the Paris Opéra. One of the foremost of the French librettist of his generation, he wrote libretti for many noted composers of the day, including Salieri (Les Horaces) and in particular Sacchini (Oedipe à Colone, amongst many others). His most famous work is Iphigénie en Tauride, his first libretto, set by Gluck after the composer had initially rejected it. Gluck collaborated with Guillard to heavily recast the libretto, not only to suit Gluck's artistic preferences, but also to accommodate pre-existing music that Gluck borrowed, both from himself and from other composers, when composing the opera.

Was born in St. Germain des Noyers, Dept. Seine-et-Marne, France, and worked seventeen years in Denm

Was born in St. Germain des Noyers, Dept. Seine-et-Marne, France, and worked seventeen years in Denmark as an architect to the royal court. He introduced neoclassicism to Denmark. According to Jardin’s own statement he began his architectural studies at the age of ten. It is confirmed by independent source that he started his training at the French Academy of Art (Académie Francaise) no later than in 1738, perhaps before. He studied under A.C. Mollet, and won the grand prize (Prix de Rome) for architecture at 22 years of age for his design of a choir or chancel in a cathedral.

Was a French composer, best known for his opéras-comiques. Trained as a lawyer, Dalayrac was encour

Was a French composer, best known for his opéras-comiques. Trained as a lawyer, Dalayrac was encouraged by his father to abandon his career and follow his passion for music. His earliest works were violin duets, string trios and quartets, but his main fame was as a prolific composer of operas for the Comédie-Italienne (later remamed the Opéra-Comique). He was a Freemason and is said to have composed the music for the induction of Voltaire to his lodge.

Was a French Catholic theologian. He was a critic of the philosophes, accusing them in particular of

Was a French Catholic theologian. He was a critic of the philosophes, accusing them in particular of distorting the facts on social life in China and Confucianism.[1]

Was a French sculptor and architect who worked mainly in Portugal and Spain. It is assumed that he w

Was a French sculptor and architect who worked mainly in Portugal and Spain. It is assumed that he was born in Normandy, France. It is not clear whether he got his training in France or Italy. However his style is essentially French, notwithstanding his use of Lombard ornaments.

Is a French professor, actress, model, and writer.

Is a French professor, actress, model, and writer.

Was a French actress.She had a brief theatrical career, particularly in the Compagnie Barrault-Renau

Was a French actress.She had a brief theatrical career, particularly in the Compagnie Barrault-Renaud, before starting to film. Claude Autant-Lara gave her her first real chance in 1954, giving her one of the three leading roles in Le Blé en Herbe. She went on to perform on film from 1956 to 1963, then had a gap for two years during which she only performed in one full-length film. She then turned to television, playing the protagonist of the leading soap Cecilia.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Charente department. She is a member of the So

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Charente department. She is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing Paris. She is a member of the Communist, Republica

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing Paris. She is a member of the Communist, Republican, and Citizen Group.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Seine-et-Marne department. She is a member of

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Seine-et-Marne department. She is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a leading French Canadian formalist poet and novelist.[1] She lives in Outremont, a former city i

Is a leading French Canadian formalist poet and novelist.[1] She lives in Outremont, a former city in Montreal, Quebec. She wrote her first collection in 1965, «Aube à la maison». The collection «L'Echo bouge beau» marks a break in the evolution of her po