French Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a French politician, and a member of the Senate of France, representing the Department of Héraul

Is a French politician, and a member of the Senate of France, representing the Department of Hérault. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement, which is a part of the European People's Party. In addition to being a Senator, he is the Mayor of Béziers, and the President of the community of the agglomeration Béziers to the Mediterranean. Before he was a Senator, he was a Deputy in the National Assembly, representing the 6th constituency of Hérault.

Was a French sculptor and medalist. Delamarre fought in World War I and was awarded the Croix de gue

Was a French sculptor and medalist. Delamarre fought in World War I and was awarded the Croix de guerre, then was educated at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Jules-Felix Coutan. Delamarre took the Prix de Rome in 1919.

Is a former French professional road bicycle racer. He started his career as an amateur in 1961 and

Is a former French professional road bicycle racer. He started his career as an amateur in 1961 and turned professional in 1965. He competed in 12 editions of the Tour de France between 1965 and 1977. He won two stages in the Tour de France, one in 1969 a

Is a French photographer, photojournalist and documentary filmmaker. In 1966, Depardon co-founded th

Is a French photographer, photojournalist and documentary filmmaker. In 1966, Depardon co-founded the photojournalism agency Gamma. He has been a member of Magnum Photos since 1979.

Was a French humorist, stand-up comedian and clown. He is best known for his sophisticated puns and

Was a French humorist, stand-up comedian and clown. He is best known for his sophisticated puns and surreal humour.Devos' career took off in the 1950s when he began writing his own one man shows and was the opening act for Maurice Chevalier. Although his act still involved elements of his early years as a clown (such as juggling) he was mostly recognized because of his mastery of the French language. His unique brand of surreal humour and sophisticated puns garnered him much respect throughout the Francophone world. Devos is a leading character in Alejandro Jodorowsky's surrealist 1957 debut short film Les têtes interverties (a mime adaptation of Thomas Mann's 1940 play The Transposed Heads). He performed for the last time in 1999 in Paris' Olympia Theater.

Is a former French football player and the manager of the French national team. He is of partly Span

Is a former French football player and the manager of the French national team. He is of partly Spanish-Catalan descent.On July 12, 2004, Domenech was a surprise choice to succeed Jacques Santini after the country's disappointing exit from Euro 2004 by losing in the quarter-final match to the eventual tournament winners Greece.

Was a French football player. He played for France national football team at the 1920 and 1924 Summe

Was a French football player. He played for France national football team at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.

Was a French sculptor.Duchamp-Villon was born Pierre-Maurice-Raymond Duchamp in Damville, Eure, in t

Was a French sculptor.Duchamp-Villon was born Pierre-Maurice-Raymond Duchamp in Damville, Eure, in the Haute-Normandie region of France, the second son of Eugene and Lucie Duchamp. Of the six Duchamp children, four would become successful artists.

Was a French Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil event at the 1928 Summer Olympic

Was a French Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Was a French composer.Studied Violin and Composition in Conservatoire de Paris, he had earned Prix d

Was a French composer.Studied Violin and Composition in Conservatoire de Paris, he had earned Prix de Rome in 1944.

Was a surrealist painter. He was born in Paris, France, the son of a retired navy captain. His paren

Was a surrealist painter. He was born in Paris, France, the son of a retired navy captain. His parents were both of Breton origin. After his father's death in 1908, his mother moved back to her native Locronan, Finistère, and he ended up spending much of his youth living with various relatives.

Was a French artist and photographer.In 1945 Hains briefly enrolled in the sculpture course at the École des Beaux-Arts, Rennes and met Jacques de la Villeglé that same year. He then collaborated with E. Sougez as a photographer for France-Illustration. In 1946-47 he did his first abstract photographs (Photographies hypnagogiques) inspired by Surrealism using mirrors or taken through deforming glass, which were shown in Paris in 1948.

Was a French actor. Raymond Hermantier aspired to acting since the age of 17. His training was inter

Was a French actor. Raymond Hermantier aspired to acting since the age of 17. His training was interrupted by WWII during which he served in the Free French Forces, until the liberation of Paris. Decorated by General Charles de Gaulle, he resumed his acting career immediately after the end of the war. Supported by André Malraux and Albert Camus, he ascended to fame at the Festival de Nîmes, France, in his role of Julius Caesar.

Was a French rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. In 1952 he was a crew member of the Fre

Was a French rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. In 1952 he was a crew member of the French boat which won the gold medal in the coxed pairs event.

Was a football (soccer) player. He was part of France during 1958 FIFA World Cup.He was the member o

Was a football (soccer) player. He was part of France during 1958 FIFA World Cup.He was the member of The Board of directors of RC Strasbourg and resided in Illkirch-Graffenstaden before he was deceased.

Is a former Breton and French football player and manager, regarded as one the greatest players to h

Is a former Breton and French football player and manager, regarded as one the greatest players to have played for Stade Rennais, as well as one of the greatest ever Breton players.

Is a French former football striker, integral to the French national team of the 1950s. Kopa was a g

Is a French former football striker, integral to the French national team of the 1950s. Kopa was a great playmaker and very versatile, who also scored plenty of goals.

Was a French Dominican priest, Résistance member, writer, translator, screenwriter and director of

Was a French Dominican priest, Résistance member, writer, translator, screenwriter and director of Austrian heritage. He was elected member of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques in 1985.

Was a French professional road bicycle racer. He was the grandfather of cyclist Philippe Louviot. He

Was a French professional road bicycle racer. He was the grandfather of cyclist Philippe Louviot. He became a team manager after retirement. The British cyclist, Brian Robinson, accuses a commercial tie-up between Louviot and Miguel Poblet a rival in another team,

Is a French former road bicycle racer. In the 1980 Tour de France he finished third overall and won

Is a French former road bicycle racer. In the 1980 Tour de France he finished third overall and won the Polka dot jersey.

Was a French professional road bicycle racer. In 1962, Mastrotto won the Critérium du Dauphiné Lib

Was a French professional road bicycle racer. In 1962, Mastrotto won the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré. At the end of his career, in 1967, he also won a stage of the 1967 Tour de France. In 1968, Mastrotto had to end his career after he was hit by a car during a training.

Was a French basketball player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.He was part of the French ba

Was a French basketball player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.He was part of the French basketball team, which won the silver medal.

Is a former French professional road bicycle racer. Passat won one stage in the 1937 Tour de France,

Is a former French professional road bicycle racer. Passat won one stage in the 1937 Tour de France, and one stage in the 1939 Tour de France. He was born in Doyet.

Was a French actor. He married actress Dora Doll on 12 July 1949; the couple had a daughter named Da

Was a French actor. He married actress Dora Doll on 12 July 1949; the couple had a daughter named Danielle, and divorced in 1955. He married actress Gisèle Pascal on 8 October 1955; on 12 September 1962, the couple had a daughter, Pascale Pellegrin, now also an actress.

Was a French Augustinian[2], papal legate, and Cardinal[3]. He was bishop of Gurk in 1491, bishop of

Was a French Augustinian[2], papal legate, and Cardinal[3]. He was bishop of Gurk in 1491, bishop of Maguelone in 1498, bishop of Toul shortly in 1501, and bishop of Saintes in 1505.