List of Famous people born in France

Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe was an American abolitionist and author. She came from the Beecher family, a famous religious family, and is best known for her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), which depicts the harsh conditions for enslaved African Americans. The book reached millions as a novel and play, and became influential in the United States and Great Britain, energizing anti-slavery forces in the American North, while provoking widespread anger in the South. Stowe wrote 30 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential for both her writings and her public stances and debates on social issues of the day.

Roger Léon Maurice Lemerre-Desprez is a French professional football manager and former player. During his managerial career, he was in charge of three national teams: the French, Tunisian and Moroccan national teams. He also managed numerous clubs in France, Tunisia, Turkey and Algeria. He is currently the head coach of Étoile du Sahel.

Diane de Poitiers was a French noblewoman and prominent courtier. She wielded much power and influence as King Henry II's royal mistress and adviser until his death. Her position increased her wealth and family's status. She was a major patron of French Renaissance architecture and a talented landowner.

Georges Wilson was a French film and television actor. He is the father of French actor Lambert Wilson.

Christophe Naudin is a French writer.

Pascal Chaumeil was a French director and screenwriter. He started out as an assistant director in the 1980s, working with directors such as Pierre Tchernia and Luc Besson. He was nominated for two César Awards, both for the film Heartbreaker (2010). He died in 2015.

Sibyle Veil, is a French telecommunications and media executive. She is the chief executive officer of Radio France.

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Cassandre Beaugrand is a French triathlete, 2014 National Elite Champion, 2013 and 2014 National Youth Champion, 2013 European Team Relay Youth Champion and 2014 Vice Junior World Champion.

Thomas Heurtel is a French professional basketball player for Real Madrid of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. Standing at 1.89 m, he plays at the point guard position.