French Famous Names Starting with Letter O

Was a French Canadian poet. He has been called "the father of French-Canadian poetry" for his patrio

Was a French Canadian poet. He has been called "the father of French-Canadian poetry" for his patriotic verse, often rhetorical in style, celebrating such subjects as Montcalm's defence of Fort Carillon in "Le drapeau de Carillon". Other poems include "Le

Was a French journalist, art critic, travel writer, pamphleteer, novelist, and playwright, who achie

Was a French journalist, art critic, travel writer, pamphleteer, novelist, and playwright, who achieved celebrity in Europe and great success among the public, while still appealing to the literary and artistic avant-garde. His work has been translated into thirty languages.

Was a French cardinal of Châtillon, bishop of Beauvais, son of Gaspard I de Coligny and Louise de M

Was a French cardinal of Châtillon, bishop of Beauvais, son of Gaspard I de Coligny and Louise de Montmorency, and brother of Gaspard and François, Seigneur d'Andelot. He occupied high church offices during this initial part of his career. He became prior of Saint-Stephan in Beaume in 1530. At the papal consistory of 7 November 1533 (at 16 and whilst still a layman)[2] he was created cardinal deacon

Is a French Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1952 Summer Oly

Is a French Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Is a member of the National Assembly of France. She represents the Pas-de-Calais department,and is a

Is a member of the National Assembly of France. She represents the Pas-de-Calais department,and is a member of the Socialiste, radical, citoyen et divers gauche.

Is a famous Thai-French (Luk khrueng) supermodel, actress and singer born in Lyon, France, on Octobe

Is a famous Thai-French (Luk khrueng) supermodel, actress and singer born in Lyon, France, on October 13, 1982[1]. Raised in France, she moved to Thailand at the age of 18 (2000). She is 178cm and 53kg.

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

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

Was a French actress and writer of novels, plays, and scripts. She is also the author of some novels

Was a French actress and writer of novels, plays, and scripts. She is also the author of some novels, of plays, of essays on Nicephore Niepce and on the dance, and of two books of literature for the youth evoking the dance: L'Âge heureux (adapted to the television) and Côté jardin. Joyeux also wrote The Bride Is Much Too Beautiful (1956) (adapted to the film).

Was an Allied heroine of World War II.Churchill's operation in France was betrayed by a double agent

Was an Allied heroine of World War II.Churchill's operation in France was betrayed by a double agent, and Odette and Churchill were arrested on 16 April 1943 and imprisoned. Under torture by the Gestapo at Fresnes prison in Paris, Odette stuck to her cover story that Churchill was the nephew of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and that she was Peter's wife. The hope was that in this way their treatment would be mitigated.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Val-de-Marne department. She is a member of th

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Val-de-Marne department. She is a member of the Communist, Republican, and Citizen Group.

Is a retired French heptathlete. She finished eighth at the 1988 World Junior Championships, sevente

Is a retired French heptathlete. She finished eighth at the 1988 World Junior Championships, seventeenth at the 1991 World Championships, third at the 1993 Mediterranean Games[1] and twelfth at the 1992 European Indoor Championships.[2]

Was a French theologian and scholastic philosopher, papal legate and Cardinal. He was “an experien

Was a French theologian and scholastic philosopher, papal legate and Cardinal. He was “an experienced preacher and promoter of crusades”[2]. Over 1000 of his sermons survive[3]. He preached crusade in 1226[4]. He was chancellor of the University of Paris 1238-1244[5], and perhaps also Cistercian abbot of Ourscamp, and then abbot of Grandselve.[6].

Is the Breton language version of Olivier Mordrelle, a Breton nationalist and wartime collaborator w

Is the Breton language version of Olivier Mordrelle, a Breton nationalist and wartime collaborator with Nazi Germany who founded the fascistic Breton National Party. Before the war he worked as an architect. His architectural work was influenced by Art Deco and the International style of Le Corbusier. He was also an essayist, short story writer, and translator. Mordrel wrote some of his works under the pen names Jean de La Bénelais, J. La B, Er Gédour, A. Calvez, Otto Mohr, Brython, and Olivier Launay.

Is a French Alpine skier. She made her debut at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup on 15 December 2006, an

Is a French Alpine skier. She made her debut at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup on 15 December 2006, and her best World Cup placing is two 12th places in the giant slalom from 2009. Bertrand competed for France at the 2010 Winter Olympics and finished in 12t

Is a professional tennis player from France. She received a wildcard into the main draw of the 2007

Is a professional tennis player from France. She received a wildcard into the main draw of the 2007 French Open, but lost in 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, to Shenay Perry in the first round. As of June 9, 2008, Sanchez reached her highest singles ranking of World Number 90 on June 9, 2008, and is ranked 90th in the WTA rankings. Her highest doubles ranking was World Number 464, of which she achieved on August 12, 2002, and is 986th in the doubles rankings.

Was a French organist, pianist, musicologist and composer. In 1950, he became director of the conser

Was a French organist, pianist, musicologist and composer. In 1950, he became director of the conservatory in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, where he worked until 1964. From 1960-1974, he served as director of the École César Franck in Paris, and in 1976 founded the Conservatoire National de Région in Paris, whose director he was until 1985, and where he taught classes in musical analysis and chamber music. His notable students include composers Alain Gagnon.

Is a French freestyle skier and Olympic medalist.

Is a French freestyle skier and Olympic medalist.

Is a former French cyclist.But he spent his childhood in Rodez.A brilliant amateur rider who won the

Is a former French cyclist.But he spent his childhood in Rodez.A brilliant amateur rider who won the 1997 Coupe de France Amateurs with his team of Montauban, he began cycling as professional on September 1, 1997 in the Belgian team TVM. Three seasons of

Is a French film director and screenwriter.While working at Cahiers du cinéma, Assayas wrote loving

Is a French film director and screenwriter.While working at Cahiers du cinéma, Assayas wrote lovingly about European film directors he admires but also about Asian directors. One of his latest films is a documentary about Taiwanese filmmaker Hou Hsiao-Hsi

Is a French midfielder currently playing for Angers SCO after signing from Sannois Saint-Gratien in

Is a French midfielder currently playing for Angers SCO after signing from Sannois Saint-Gratien in the summer of 2006.

Is a French rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rug

Is a French rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rugby. He plays at hooker and can also cover prop. Olivier Azam also has 10 caps for France.

Height 200 cm Year of Birth 1980 Nationality French Position Small Forward

Height 200 cm Year of Birth 1980 Nationality French Position Small Forward

Is a French football player. He currently plays for SR Delémont in Challenge League.Baudry started

Is a French football player. He currently plays for SR Delémont in Challenge League.Baudry started his professional career at Sochaux. He climb up from youth team to first team as captain. He followed the team relegations and promotion, until 2000 joined Lausanne in Challenge League.

Is a French sailor and Olympic athlete who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Is a French sailor and Olympic athlete who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender. He began his career with Olympi

Is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender. He began his career with Olympique Lyonnais, where he made seven league appearances in three seasons. After a season on loan with Caen, he joined the club permanently in 1999. Bellisi was again sent out on loan during the 2000–01 season, to Louhans-Cuiseaux. Following his release by Caen in 2002, he moved into semi-professional football.