French Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Was a French philosopher.

Was a French philosopher.

Is a former professional bicycle racer. He was known as the eternal second, because he finished the

Is a former professional bicycle racer. He was known as the eternal second, because he finished the Tour de France in second place three times, and in third place five times, including his final Tour at the age of 40. Despite his consistency, he never wore the Yellow Jersey in 14 Tours, of which he completed 12.

Was a French poet and novelist and the co-founder of Ouvroir de littérature potentielle (Oulipo).Qu

Was a French poet and novelist and the co-founder of Ouvroir de littérature potentielle (Oulipo).Queneau performed military service as a zouave in Algeria and Morocco during the years 1925–1926. He married Janine Kahn in 1928, with whom he had a son, Jean

Was a French author.He was born in Saint-Maur, Val-de-Marne close to Paris, the son of a caricaturis

Was a French author.He was born in Saint-Maur, Val-de-Marne close to Paris, the son of a caricaturist. In 1917 he moved to the city. Soon he would drop out of the Lycée Charlemagne, where he studied, in order to pursue his interests in journalism and literature. He associated himself with the Modernist set, befriending Picasso, Max Jacob, Juan Gris and especially Jean Cocteau, who became his mentor. Radiguet also had several well-documented relationships with women. An anecdote told by Ernest Hemingway has an enraged Cocteau charging Radiguet (known in the Parisian literary circles as "Monsieur Bébé" – Mister Baby) with decadence for his tryst with a model: "Bébé est vicieuse. Il aime les femmes." ("Baby is depraved. He likes women." ). Radiguet, Hemingway implies, employed his sexuality to advance his career, being a writer "who knew how to make his career not only with his pen but with his pencil."

Is a former French professional road bicycle racer. Riotte was professional from 1966 to 1975 where

Is a former French professional road bicycle racer. Riotte was professional from 1966 to 1975 where he won 22 races. Riotte participated in 8 editions of the Tour de France where he won a stage in the 1967 Tour de France as well as wearing the maillot jaune for one day. Other victories include two wins in the Ronde de Seignelay, one win in Paris–Camembert and stage wins in Paris–Nice, the Grand Prix du Midi Libre and the Semana Catalane. Riotte was a teammate of Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Thévenet, Raymond Poulidor, Lucien Aimar and of Lucien Van Impe.

Was a French poet, novelist, playwright, musician, and chess enthusiast. Through his novels, poems,

Was a French poet, novelist, playwright, musician, and chess enthusiast. Through his novels, poems, and plays he exerted a profound influence on certain groups within 20th century French literature, including the Surrealists, Oulipo, and the authors of th

Was a French philosopher in the late 20th century. Author of many important works, he covered severa

Was a French philosopher in the late 20th century. Author of many important works, he covered several topics such as the philosophy of biology, the philosophy of informatics, the philosophy of value and others. His most popular book is The Gnosis of Princeton in which he presents his own philosophic views under the pretence that he was representing the views of an imaginary group of American scientists. He developed a theory of consciousness of all living matter, named panpsychism, which was a major influence on philosophers such as Simondon, Deleuze and Guattari.

Was a French weightlifter and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics in L

Was a French weightlifter and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Was a French rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924, he won the silver medal as mem

Was a French rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924, he won the silver medal as member of the French boat in the coxed fours event. He also finished fourth as part of the French boat in the coxed pairs competition.

Is a French field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Fren

Is a French field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the French field hockey team, which finish fourth in the 1936 Olympic tournament. He played four matches as goalkeeper.

Born Elise Raymonde Deroche, was a French aviatrix and the first woman to receive a pilot's licence.

Born Elise Raymonde Deroche, was a French aviatrix and the first woman to receive a pilot's licence.As a young woman she became an actress and used the stage name "Raymonde de Laroche". Flight magazine erroneously added the title of "Baroness" in reportin

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Val-d'Oise department. She is a member of the

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Val-d'Oise department. She is a member of the Socialist Party, and the vice president of the Commission of Social Affairs.

Is a French football manager and former defender.He spent his whole playing career as a defender at

Is a French football manager and former defender.He spent his whole playing career as a defender at FC Nantes before becoming a coach at the club's youth academy. During his time at the youth academy, he discovered players such as Didier Deschamps or Marcel Desailly

Is a French goalkeeper currently playing for RC Strasbourg.

Is a French goalkeeper currently playing for RC Strasbourg.

Is a retired East German hammer thrower. He competed for the sports club TSC Berlin during his activ

Is a retired East German hammer thrower. He competed for the sports club TSC Berlin during his active career.

Was a French politician.Besse was Minister of Pensions for a few months in the second government of

Was a French politician.Besse was Minister of Pensions for a few months in the second government of Albert Sarraut (1936) and Minister of Veterans and Pensioners from 18 September 1938 to 21 March 1940 in the third government of ?douard Daladier.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Calvados department. He is a member of the Uni

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Calvados department. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.

Was a French politician. He had been a prisoner of war during World War II. He was a member of the U

Was a French politician. He had been a prisoner of war during World War II. He was a member of the Union for French Democracy. From May 28, 1974 until April 5, 1978, he was Minister of National Education.

Was a French lawyer and politician.He was then re-elected to the National Assembly from 1962 to 1968

Was a French lawyer and politician.He was then re-elected to the National Assembly from 1962 to 1968.He served as the Minister of Justice (Garde des Sceaux) in the Georges Pompidou government from 1968 to 1969.

Was a French Radical politician of the Fourth Republic who served briefly as Prime Minister during 1

Was a French Radical politician of the Fourth Republic who served briefly as Prime Minister during 1953. He led the Mayer Authority from 1955 to 1958.

Was a French centre-right politician. He was born in Loudun and began his career as the owner of a g

Was a French centre-right politician. He was born in Loudun and began his career as the owner of a garage. He was the founder of the Poitiers Futuroscope. Monory first became a Senator in 1968. A member of the Union for French Democracy (UDF), he was Mini

Is a French politician and a member of the Left Party (PG). He is mayor of Grabels, a working-class

Is a French politician and a member of the Left Party (PG). He is mayor of Grabels, a working-class suburb of Montpellier (H?rault) since 2008. A former member of the Socialist Party's left-wing, he joined Jean-Luc M?lenchon and Marc Dolez's Left Party in

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Corr?ze department. He is a member of the Soci

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Corr?ze department. He is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Alpes-Maritimes department. He is a member of

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Alpes-Maritimes department. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.In addition to being a Senator, he is the Mayor of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and a Councillor on the General Council of Alpes

Is a French singer and songwriter from Brittany. His songs are inspired by the 20th century singer a

Is a French singer and songwriter from Brittany. His songs are inspired by the 20th century singer and songwriter Georges Brassens and depict everyday life with a dose of humour and poetry.