List of Famous people named Jean

Name Jean is among the most common names in France, USA, England, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland. Often it's a shorthand for Johan, Jan. Similar names: Johan, Jan, Jenny, Jeanne, Jenna, Jennie, Jin, Jeannie, Jeno, Jen, Jenni, Jenn, Jeanie, Jena, Jeane, Jhene, Jeanna, Jeana, Jenya, Jeany, Jenno, Jeanny, Jenne, Jina. Here are some famous Jeans:

Jean Eudes

First Name Jean

Last Name Eudes

Born on November 14, 1601

Died on August 19, 1680 (aged 78)

Born in France, Normandy

John Eudes was a French Roman Catholic priest and the founder of both the Order of Our Lady of Charity in 1641 and Congregation of Jesus and Mary also known as The Eudists in 1643. He was also a professed member of the Oratory of Jesus until 1643 and the author of the proper for the Mass and Divine Office of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin. Eudes was an ardent proponent of the Sacred Hearts and dedicated himself to its promotion and celebration; the Masses he compiled for both Sacred Hearts were both first celebrated within his lifetime. He preached missions across France, including Paris and Versailles, while earning recognition as a popular evangelist and confessor. Eudes was also a prolific writer and wrote on the Sacred Hearts despite opposition from the Jansenists.

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