List of Famous people born in France
Gaucher V de Châtillon
Gaucher V de Châtillon, Lord of Châtillon, Count of Porcien, was constable of Champagne in 1284 and then Constable of France (1302–1329) during the reigns of five different kings. He was also tutor to the future Louis X of France and his primary minister.
Charles de Lorme
Charles de Lorme, Delorme, d'lorm, or De l'Orme, was a French medical doctor who practiced in several regions across Europe during the 17th century. Charles was the son of Jean Delorme, who was the primary doctor to Marie de' Medici. This ultimately opened doors for Charles' medical career soon after he graduated from the University of Montpellier in 1607 at the age of 23. He first came to Paris after graduation to practice medicine under the watchful eye of his father, until he was ready to practice as a regular doctor on his own. There are no records of his marriages, except that he married for the third time at the age of 78. This wife died within a year.
André Rives
André Rives was a French rugby league footballer who played as a fullback.
Alain Levoyer
Alain Levoyer was a French property lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the National Assembly from 1993 to 1997, where he represented Maine-et-Loire. He was also the mayor of Champtoceaux from 1977 to 2001.
Maurice Leroy
Maurice Leroy is a member of the National Assembly of France. He represents the Loir-et-Cher department, and is a member of the Union of Democrats and Independents as a part of The Centrists.
Boris Gamaleya
Boris Gamaleya was a Réunion poet, literary critic, linguist, folklorist, and social activist. He primarily wrote in French.
Princess Françoise of Orléans
Françoise of Orléans was a member of the House of Orléans and by marriage Duchess of Chartres.
Jérôme Thion
Jérôme Thion is a French rugby union footballer who currently plays for Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 club competition in France. Thion, one of the most hard-working and underrated locks in world rugby, has played for France since 2003, representing them at the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia as well as captaining them in three tests in late 2005. He was also a part of the 2006 Six Nations Championship-winning side.
Élisabeth Marguerite d'Orléans
Élisabeth Marguerite d'Orléans, known as Isabelle d'Orléans, was the Duchess of Alençon and, during her husband's lifetime, Duchess of Angoulême. She was a daughter of Gaston d'Orléans and a first cousin of Louis XIV of France. She has no descendants today. She was suo jure Duchess of Alençon and Angoulême.
Charles de Valois, Duke of Angoulême
Charles de Valois was a French royal bastard, count of Auvergne, duke of Angoulême, and memoirist.