List of Famous people born in Corsica, France
Paschal Grousset
Jean François Paschal Grousset was a French politician, journalist, translator and science fiction writer. Grousset published under the pseudonyms of André Laurie, Philippe Daryl, Tiburce Moray and Léopold Virey.
Felice Pasquale Baciocchi
Felice Pasquale Baciocchi was born at Ajaccio into a noble, but poor, Corsican family. He was second lieutenant in the French army in 1778, lieutenant in 1788, then captain in 1794. Around 5 May 1797, he married Elisa Maria Bonaparte, Napoleon's younger sister, in Marseilles.
Patrice Luzi
Patrice Luzi is a French former professional football goalkeeper. The longest stint in his career was his three years with Liverpool, which came to an end when he was released by the Anfield club in June 2005. He then signed a contract with Belgian side R.E. Mouscron. In 2006, he moved from Mouscron to another Belgian club, Charleroi.
Horace François Bastien Sébastiani de La Porta
Horace François Bastien Sébastiani de La Porta was a French soldier, diplomat, and politician, who served as Naval Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of State under the July Monarchy.
Marcel Francisci
Marcel Francisci was an alleged member of the Unione Corse who was accused of masterminding the French Connection drug network. As a young man, Francisci fought in World War II and was awarded the Croix de Guerre. Following the war, he developed a business empire that included casinos in Britain, France and Lebanon. Francisci served in the general council of the Corse-du-Sud (UDR) and was a member of the Civic Action Service (SAC), a Gaullist militia. He was assassinated in Paris in 1982.
Chaouki Ben Saada
Chaouki Ben Saada is a Tunisian professional footballer who plays for French side SC Bastia. He plays either as a midfielder or as a striker.
André Lanata
Général d'armée aérienne André Lanata is a French fighter pilot and served as Chief of Staff of the French Air Force CEMAA from 21 September 2015. He was succeeded on 31 August 2018 by Philippe Lavigne.
Jean Chiappe
Jean Baptiste Pascal Eugène Chiappe was a high-ranking French civil servant.
Henriette Puig-Roget
Henriette Puig-Roget was a French pianist, organist and music educator.
Thomas Vincensini
Thomas Vincensini is a French footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Championnat National club SC Bastia, on loan from RC Lens.