1. Stephen Girard (1750)

American Banker And Philanthropi

American banker and philanthropist who single- handedly delivered the U.S. government from economic disaster during the War of 1812. His name and legacy live in on Philadelphia, where he lived.

2. Rosa Bonheur (1822)

French Painter

French artist and sculptor known for her two famous works: Ploughing in the Nivernais in 1848 and The Horse Fair in 1853. In March of 2022, Google celebrated his 200th...

3. Paul Taffanel (1844)

French Musician

French flautist who founded the French Flute School and who worked as a conductor and composer over the course of his career.

4. Jacques Ellul (1912)

French Sociologist Technology Cr

Philosopher popular for his study on the interaction between Christianity and politics.

5. Danielle Darrieux (1917)

Actress

She played Olympias in the 1956 historical epic Alexander the Great, starring Richard Burton.

6. Bob Denard (1929)

French Mercenary

French mercenary and military man who fought in such French colonies as Gabon, Angola, and Rhodesia and also took part in the Algerian War.

7. Benjamin Millepied (1977)

Dancer Choreographer

French dancer gained fame for working as the main choreographer for the film Black Swan.

8. Paul Andreu (1938)

Architect

Known for the planning and construction of many airports around the globe, including Charles de Gaulle Airport, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

9. Ric Grech (1946)

British Musician

Rock musician, songwriter, and bassist who played for Family, Blind Faith, Traffic, and KGB.

10. Mathilde Tantot (1994)

Entrepreneur

French business owner and social media sensation most well known as the owner of the bikini company Khassani Swimwear.

11. Julien Courbet (1965)

French Journalist

French journalist and television presenter who is best known for his work as host of the series Sans Aucun Doute as well as Ca Peut Vous Arriver. He later on...

12. Mathilde Froustey (1985)

Dancer

Professional ballet dancer who rose to fame as a principal dancer of the San Francisco Ballet. Prior to becoming a member of the San Fransisco Ballet she performed as a...

13. Anh Duong (1960)

Actress Model

French-American artist, actress, and model who became known for her visual diary of self-portraits. The Sperone Westwater Gallery hosted her debut solo exhibition in 1991.

14. Arnaud Tsamere (1975)

French Comedian

French comedian, actor, TV presenter, and sports journalist. He rose to fame after appearing on France 2's sketch comedy show On n'demande qu'à en rire. He was also featured in...

15. Justine Dupont (1991)

Surfer

French pro-surfer who's considered the best female big wave surfer in the world. She's broken the world record for highest wave surfed by a woman multiple times and has racked...

16. Alice Isaaz (1991)

Movie Actress

Film and television actress best known for appearing in the award-winning comedy The Gilded Cage.

17. Florian Delavega (1987)

World Music Singer

Singer known for being the "Delavaga" of the French duo Frero Delavaga. They gained popularity after appearing on season three of The Voice in France, where they were eliminated in...

18. Enzo Fernández (1995)

Footballer

Professional soccer midfielder who is best known for his time with Real Madrid's junior teams. He is also the eldest son of the former French player Zinedine Zidane.

19. François Grenet (1975)

Footballer

çois Grenet is a retired French football defender. He played most of his career for FC Girondins de Bordeaux including the 1996 UEFA Cup Final.

20. Farid El Alagui (1985)

Footballer

El Alagui is a French footballer of Moroccan descent who currently plays as a striker for Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership on loan from Brentford. He began his career...

21. Lou de Laâge (1990)

French Actress

Lou de Laâge is a French television film and stage actress.

22. Roger Cayrel (1925)

French Astronomer

Roger Victor Emile Cayrel is a French astronomer.

23. Serge Roullet (1926)

Film Director Screenwriter

Serge Roullet is a French film director and screenwriter. He has directed eight films since 1959. His 1967 film The Wall was entered into the 17th Berlin International Film Festival.

24. François Blanchy (1886)

Tennis Player

çois Joseph Marie Antoine Blanchy best known as François Blanchy was a tennis player competing for France. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics and the 1920 Summer Olympics. Runner-up...

25. Florent Serra (1981)

Tennis Player

Lucien Serra is a French tennis player. A right-hander he has won two ATP titles during his career and is coached by Pierre Cherret.

26. Jean-Pierre Samazeuilh (1891)

French Tennis Player

Jean-Pierre Samazeuilh best known as Jean Samazeuilh was a right-handed tennis player competing for France. Samazeuilh reached three singles finals at the Amateur French Championships winning in 1921 over André...

27. Jean-Baptiste Perlant (1977)

Tennis Player

Jean-Baptiste Perlant is a former professional tennis player from France. Perlant made his Grand Slam debut in the 1998 French Open. He lost his opening match to Spaniard Jose Imaz-Ruiz...

28. Paul Lebreton (1870)

French Tennis Player

Paul Lebreton was a tennis player competing for France. He was three-time a runner-up in the singles event of the Amateur French Championships losing in 1898 and 1899 to Paul...

29. Alexianne Castel (1990)

Olympic Swimmer

Alexianne Castel is a French swimmer from Bordeaux. She has won gold at World Championships. Castel represented France at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.

30. Mathieu Didion (1987)

Footballer

Mathieu Didion is a French professional football player. Currently he plays in the Championnat de France amateur for FC Libourne-Saint-Seurin. He played on the professional level in Ligue 2 for...

31. Claire Etcherelli (Unknow)

French Writer

Claire Etcherelli is a French novelist who has won Femina Prize * for her novel Elise or the real life *

32. Damien Alamos (1990)

Kickboxer

Damien Alamos is a French Muay Thai kickboxer who trains in Thailand. He is the WPMF European and World Muaythai Champion & Lumpinee stadium champion 140 lb. For his professional...

33. Bernard Magrez (1936)

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Bernard Magrez born 1936 is a French wine magnate who predominantly owns Bordeaux wine estates including Château La Tour Carnet Château Pape Clément and Château Romer but also a large...

34. Jean Baptiste Rives (1793)

Hawaiian Politician

Jean Baptiste Rives sometime 'Jean-Baptiste Jassont Lafayette Rives was a French adventurer who served in the court of the Kingdom of Hawaii. His first name was sometimes spelled John and...

35. Kenny de Schepper (1987)

French Tennis Player

Kenny de Schepper is a French professional tennis player.

36. Boris Cyrulnik (1937)

French Psychiatrist

Boris Cyrulnik is a French doctor ethologist neurologist and psychiatrist. Being of Jewish origin he was entrusted to protection from a foster family. In 1943 he was taken with adults...

37. Paul Baysse (1988)

French Professional Footballer

Paul Baysse is a French footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Saint-Étienne.

38. André-Daniel Laffon de Ladebat (1746)

French Financier Banker And Phil

André-Daniel Laffon de Ladebat was a French financier banker and philanthropist.

39. Daniel Mérillon (1852)

Sports Shooter

Daniel Mérillon was a French gymnast and sports shooter. He competed as a gymnast at the 1900 Summer Olympics and in shooting events at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics.

40. Adrien Marquet (1884)

French Politician

Adrien Marquet was a socialist mayor of Bordeaux who turned to the far right.

41. Grégory Bourdy (1982)

Professional Golfer

Grégory Bourdy is a French professional golfer who competes on the European Tour. Bourdy was born in Bordeaux. He turned professional in 2003. His cousin Nicolas Beaufils is also a...

42. Floyd Ayité (1988)

Footballer

Ayité is a French-Togolese offensive midfielder currently playing in France for Stade de Reims and a Togolese international. He is Jonathan Ayité's younger brother.

43. François Jauffret (1942)

Tennis Player

çois Jauffret is a retired professional tennis player from France. He holds the record for most ties played for the France Davis Cup team with 35 between 1964 and 1978....

44. Marc Planus (1982)

Footballer

Marc Planus is a French football defender currently playing for Bordeaux. He is a central defender and the longest serving player for Bordeaux since 2002. He is 1. 83 metres...

45. Arthur Chollon (1988)

French Rugby Union Player

Arthur Chollon is a French rugby union player. His position is Flanker and he currently plays for Stade Français in the Top 14. He began his career with home-town club...

46. Jean Odin (1889)

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Jean Ernest Sébastien Odin was a French politician. Odin was born in Bordeaux where his father worked as a ship's captain. At a young age Odin moved to Noumea New...

47. Conchita Lacuey (1943)

French Politician

Conchita Lacuey is a member of the National Assembly of France. She represents the Gironde department and is a member of the Socialiste radical citoyen et divers gauche.

48. Benny Howell (1988)

Cricketer

Benny Alexander Cameron Howell is an English cricketer. Howell is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium-fast. He was born at Bordeaux France and was educated at The Oratory School...

49. Christian Morin (1945)

French Television Presenter

Christian Morin is a French television and radio presenter musician and comedian.

50. Serge Maury (1946)

Olympic Sailor

Serge Maury is a French sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich where he won a gold medal in the finn class.