List of Famous people born in France

Hélène de Montgeroult was a French composer and pianist. Recognised as one of the best fortepiano performers and improvisers of her time, and a published composer, Montgeroult adapted to the rapid development of her instrument by makers such as Erard. She is considered by her biographer Jérôme Dorival as a bridge between classicism and romanticism. He describes her as “the missing link between Mozart and Chopin”.

Jean-Claude Bouchet is a French politician of the Republicans (LR) who has been serving as a member of the National Assembly of France since the 2007 elections. He represents the Vaucluse department, and is a member.

Princess Marie-Louise Razafinkeriefo of Madagascar was the last heir apparent and pretender to the throne of the Kingdom of Madagascar. She was a grandniece, and the adoptive daughter, of Ranavalona III. During World War II she worked as a nurse and was awarded the Legion of Honour by the French government for her medical service.

Nicolas Joseph Maison, 1er Marquis Maison was a Marshal of France and Minister of War.