SettingsFrench soldiers
Alain Blanchard
Alain Blanchard (born 14th century, executed in Rouen in 1419) was a commander of the crossbowmen of Touent during the Hundred Years' War.
Alain Blanchard (born 14th century, executed in Rouen in 1419) was a commander of the crossbowmen of Touent during the Hundred Years' War.
Alexandre-Marie Quesnay de Beaurepaire
Alexandre-Marie Quesnay de Beaurepaire was the nephew of French philosopher and economist, François Quesnay, and was among the idealistic French contingency who joined in the American struggle f...
Alexandre-Marie Quesnay de Beaurepaire was the nephew of French philosopher and economist, François Quesnay, and was among the idealistic French contingency who joined in the American struggle f...
Ambroise de Loré
Ambroise de Loré (1396, château de Loré, Oisseau – May 24, 1446, Paris) was baron of Ivry in Normandy, a French military commander, and companion of Joan of Arc.
Ambroise de Loré (1396, château de Loré, Oisseau – May 24, 1446, Paris) was baron of Ivry in Normandy, a French military commander, and companion of Joan of Arc.
Anaïs Bescond
Anaïs Bescond is a French biathlete.
Anaïs Bescond is a French biathlete.
Andre Migner dit Lagace
Andre Migner dit Lagace was a soldier in the French and Indian Wars and the principal ancestor of the Lagace/Legacy/Lagasse families, as well as many others.
Andre Migner dit Lagace was a soldier in the French and Indian Wars and the principal ancestor of the Lagace/Legacy/Lagasse families, as well as many others.
André Cazeneuve
André Cazeneuve was a French non-commissioned officer, a corporal and horse trainer of the Guard of Emperor Napoleon III. He was a member of the first French Military Mission to Japan in 1867, i...
André Cazeneuve was a French non-commissioned officer, a corporal and horse trainer of the Guard of Emperor Napoleon III. He was a member of the first French Military Mission to Japan in 1867, i...
André Joseph Boussart
André Joseph Boussart or André Joseph Boussard, born 13 November 1758 – died 11 August 1813, enlisted in the army of Habsburg Austria as a youth.
André Joseph Boussart or André Joseph Boussard, born 13 November 1758 – died 11 August 1813, enlisted in the army of Habsburg Austria as a youth.
André Serot
André Sérot was a French military officer.
André Sérot was a French military officer.
Anne Emmanuel de Croÿ
Anne Emanuel Ferdinand Francois Duke of Croy (June 23, 1718 - August 30, 1784) was a French soldier of the 18th century who attained the rank of Marshal of France.
Anne Emanuel Ferdinand Francois Duke of Croy (June 23, 1718 - August 30, 1784) was a French soldier of the 18th century who attained the rank of Marshal of France.
Anne Gilbert de Laval
Anne Gilbert de Laval or Anne-Gilbert Laval or Anne Guilbert de La Val became a general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars and led a division in the Napoleonic Wars.
Anne Gilbert de Laval or Anne-Gilbert Laval or Anne Guilbert de La Val became a general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars and led a division in the Napoleonic Wars.
Anne-François-Charles Trelliard
Anne-François-Charles Trelliard or Treillard or Treilhard, born 7 February 1764 – died 14 May 1832, joined the cavalry of the French Royal Army as a cadet gentleman.
Anne-François-Charles Trelliard or Treillard or Treilhard, born 7 February 1764 – died 14 May 1832, joined the cavalry of the French Royal Army as a cadet gentleman.
Anne-Sophie Barthet
Anne-Sophie Barthet is an alpine skier from France.
Anne-Sophie Barthet is an alpine skier from France.
Annibal Camoux
Annibal Camoux (1638? – 1759) was a former French soldier from Marseilles who was noted for his amazing longevity.
Annibal Camoux (1638? – 1759) was a former French soldier from Marseilles who was noted for his amazing longevity.
Antoine d'Arces
Antoine d'Arcy, sieur de la Bastie-sur-Meylan and of Lissieu, was a French nobleman involved in the government of Scotland.
Antoine d'Arcy, sieur de la Bastie-sur-Meylan and of Lissieu, was a French nobleman involved in the government of Scotland.
Antoine Louis Popon de Maucune
Antoine Louis Popon de Maucune joined the pioneer corps of the French army in 1786 and was a lieutenant by the time the French Revolutionary Wars broke out.
Antoine Louis Popon de Maucune joined the pioneer corps of the French army in 1786 and was a lieutenant by the time the French Revolutionary Wars broke out.
Ardant du Picq
Charles Jean Jacques Joseph Ardant du Picq (19 October 1821 – 18 August 1870) was a French Army officer and military theorist of the mid-nineteenth century whose writings, as they were lat...
Charles Jean Jacques Joseph Ardant du Picq (19 October 1821 – 18 August 1870) was a French Army officer and military theorist of the mid-nineteenth century whose writings, as they were lat...
Armand von Nordmann
Joseph-Armand Ritter von Nordmann, born 31 August 1759 – died 6 July 1809, war a French officer in the French Royal Army.
Joseph-Armand Ritter von Nordmann, born 31 August 1759 – died 6 July 1809, war a French officer in the French Royal Army.
Arnaud Collery
Arnaud Collery (born January 1976) is a French comedian, actor and filmmaker living in Los Angeles.
Arnaud Collery (born January 1976) is a French comedian, actor and filmmaker living in Los Angeles.
Arnaud de Cervole
Arnaud de Cervole, also de Cervolles, de Cervolle, Arnaut de Cervole or Arnold of Cervoles, known as l'Archiprêtre, was a French mercenary soldier during the Hundred Years' War.
Arnaud de Cervole, also de Cervolles, de Cervolle, Arnaut de Cervole or Arnold of Cervoles, known as l'Archiprêtre, was a French mercenary soldier during the Hundred Years' War.
Arthur Fortant
Arthur Fortant was a non-commissioned officer, a sergeant of the French Regiment of the Guard of the field artillery.
Arthur Fortant was a non-commissioned officer, a sergeant of the French Regiment of the Guard of the field artillery.
Athanase-Charles-Marie Charette de la Contrie
Baron Athanase Charles Marie Charette de la Contrie (born Nantes, 3 September 1832, died La Basse-Motte (Saint-Père, Ille-et-Vilaine), 9 October 1911) was a French royalist military commander.
Baron Athanase Charles Marie Charette de la Contrie (born Nantes, 3 September 1832, died La Basse-Motte (Saint-Père, Ille-et-Vilaine), 9 October 1911) was a French royalist military commander.
Auguste-Jean-Gabriel de Caulaincourt
Auguste-Jean-Gabriel, comte de Caulaincourt was a French cavalry commander who rose to the rank of general during the First French Empire.
Auguste-Jean-Gabriel, comte de Caulaincourt was a French cavalry commander who rose to the rank of general during the First French Empire.
Augustin Daniel Belliard
Augustin Daniel Belliard, comte Belliard et de l'Empire (March 23, 1769 in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée – January 28, 1832 in Brussels) was a French general.
Augustin Daniel Belliard, comte Belliard et de l'Empire (March 23, 1769 in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée – January 28, 1832 in Brussels) was a French general.
Aurélie Revillet
Mireia Gutiérrez (February 13, 1986) is a female skier from France.
Mireia Gutiérrez (February 13, 1986) is a female skier from France.
Baptiste Pierre Bisson
Baptiste-Pierre-François Bisson, born 16 February 1767 at Montpellier, France and died 26 July 1811, at Mantua in the Kingdom of Italy, joined the French army and rose rapidly in rank during the...
Baptiste-Pierre-François Bisson, born 16 February 1767 at Montpellier, France and died 26 July 1811, at Mantua in the Kingdom of Italy, joined the French army and rose rapidly in rank during the...
Bernard VI, Count of Armagnac
Bernard VI,, Count of Armagnac and Fezensac, was the son of Gerald VI, Count of Armagnac, and Mathe de Béarn.
Bernard VI,, Count of Armagnac and Fezensac, was the son of Gerald VI, Count of Armagnac, and Mathe de Béarn.
Bernard-Anselme d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin
Bernard-Anselme d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin (1689–1720) was a French military officer serving in Acadia.
Bernard-Anselme d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin (1689–1720) was a French military officer serving in Acadia.
Bertrand Clausel
Bertrand, comte Clausel (or Clauzel) (12 December 1772 – 21 April 1842) was a marshal of France.
Bertrand, comte Clausel (or Clauzel) (12 December 1772 – 21 April 1842) was a marshal of France.
Boris Savinkov
Boris Viktorovich Savinkov (Russian:Борис Викторович Савинков) (19 January 1879 - 7 May 1925) was a Russian writer and revolutionary terrorist.
Boris Viktorovich Savinkov (Russian:Борис Викторович Савинков) (19 January 1879 - 7 May 1925) was a Russian writer and revolutionary terrorist.
Charles de Téligny
Charles de Téligny was a French soldier and diplomat.
Charles de Téligny was a French soldier and diplomat.
Charles Hindelang
Charles Hindelang (March 29, 1810 – February 15, 1839) was a French-born military man who fought for the independence of Lower Canada (present-day Quebec).
Charles Hindelang (March 29, 1810 – February 15, 1839) was a French-born military man who fought for the independence of Lower Canada (present-day Quebec).
Charles Paul Narcisse Moreau
Colonel Charles Paul Narcisse Moreau (September 14, 1837 in Paris – July 6, 1916) was a French soldier.
Colonel Charles Paul Narcisse Moreau (September 14, 1837 in Paris – July 6, 1916) was a French soldier.
Claude Antoine Compère
Claude Antoine Compère (21 May 1774 – 7 September 1812) was a French general of the Napoleonic Wars.
Claude Antoine Compère (21 May 1774 – 7 September 1812) was a French general of the Napoleonic Wars.
Constant le Marchand de Lignery
Constant le Marchand de Lignery, generally known as Lignery (baptized March 27, 1662, Charentilly, near Tours, France—February 19, 1732, Trois-Rivières, New France) was a French milita...
Constant le Marchand de Lignery, generally known as Lignery (baptized March 27, 1662, Charentilly, near Tours, France—February 19, 1732, Trois-Rivières, New France) was a French milita...
Corbeyran de Cardaillac Sarlabous
Corbeyran de Cardaillac de Sarlabous was a 16th-century French soldier who served in Scotland as Captain of Dunbar Castle, and was Governor of Le Havre for twenty years.
Corbeyran de Cardaillac de Sarlabous was a 16th-century French soldier who served in Scotland as Captain of Dunbar Castle, and was Governor of Le Havre for twenty years.
Emmanuel Jonnier
Emmanuel Jonnier (born May 31, 1975) is a French cross country skier who has been competing since 1998.
Emmanuel Jonnier (born May 31, 1975) is a French cross country skier who has been competing since 1998.
Eustache Charles d'Aoust
Eustache Charles Joseph d'Aoust (27 February 1763, Douai – 2 July 1794, Paris) was a general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Eustache Charles Joseph d'Aoust (27 February 1763, Douai – 2 July 1794, Paris) was a general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Florestano Pepe
Florestano Pepe (March 4, 1778 - April 3, 1851) was an Italian patriot.
Florestano Pepe (March 4, 1778 - April 3, 1851) was an Italian patriot.
François Bouffier
François Bouffier (1844–1881) was a French non-commissioned officer of the 19th century, a sergeant of the 8th Battalion of infantrymen.
François Bouffier (1844–1881) was a French non-commissioned officer of the 19th century, a sergeant of the 8th Battalion of infantrymen.
François Braud
François Braud (born July 27, 1986 in Pontarlier, Doubs) is a French Nordic combined skier who has been competing since 2003.
François Braud (born July 27, 1986 in Pontarlier, Doubs) is a French Nordic combined skier who has been competing since 2003.
François Claude Chauvelin
François Claude Bernard Louis de Chauvelin, marquis de Chauvelin, was a French soldier, diplomat and writer.
François Claude Bernard Louis de Chauvelin, marquis de Chauvelin, was a French soldier, diplomat and writer.
François de Franquetot de Coigny
François de Franquetot de Coigny (March 16, 1670 – December 18, 1759) was a Marshal of France, Count, and from 1747, the Duke of Coigny.
François de Franquetot de Coigny (March 16, 1670 – December 18, 1759) was a Marshal of France, Count, and from 1747, the Duke of Coigny.
Gabriel, comte de Montgomery
Gabriel, comte de Montgomery, seigneur de Lorges (5 May 1530 – 26 June 1574), a French nobleman, was a captain in Henry II's Scots Guards.
Gabriel, comte de Montgomery, seigneur de Lorges (5 May 1530 – 26 June 1574), a French nobleman, was a captain in Henry II's Scots Guards.
Gabriele Pepe
Gabriele Pepe (December 7, 1779 - July 26, 1849) was an Italian soldier who fought in defence of the Neapolitan Republic in 1799.
Gabriele Pepe (December 7, 1779 - July 26, 1849) was an Italian soldier who fought in defence of the Neapolitan Republic in 1799.
Gaspard Amédée Gardanne
Gaspard Amédée Gardanne, born 24 April 1758 at Solliès-Pont, France and died 14 August 1807 at Breslau in the Kingdom of Prussia, joined the French royal army in 1779.
Gaspard Amédée Gardanne, born 24 April 1758 at Solliès-Pont, France and died 14 August 1807 at Breslau in the Kingdom of Prussia, joined the French royal army in 1779.
Geert Adriaans Boomgaard
Geert Adriaans Boomgaard is accepted by most demographic scholars as the first validated supercentenarian case on record.
Geert Adriaans Boomgaard is accepted by most demographic scholars as the first validated supercentenarian case on record.
George Douglas, 1st Earl of Dumbarton
Major-General George Douglas, 1st Earl of Dumbarton KT (1635 – 20 March 1692) was a Scottish nobleman, and soldier.
Major-General George Douglas, 1st Earl of Dumbarton KT (1635 – 20 March 1692) was a Scottish nobleman, and soldier.
Giuseppe Lechi
Giuseppe ("Joseph") Lechi (Aspes, 5 December 1766 - Montirone 9 August 1836), Italian general, jacobin and patriot.
Giuseppe ("Joseph") Lechi (Aspes, 5 December 1766 - Montirone 9 August 1836), Italian general, jacobin and patriot.
Guglielmo Pepe
Guglielmo Pepe was an Italian general and patriot.
Guglielmo Pepe was an Italian general and patriot.
Guillaume Philibert Duhesme
Guillaume Philibert, 1st Count Duhesme was a French general during the Napoleonic Wars.
Guillaume Philibert, 1st Count Duhesme was a French general during the Napoleonic Wars.
Guillermo Fayed
Guillermo Fayed (born November 28, 1985) is a French Alpine skier who represented France in the 2010 Olympic Games.
Guillermo Fayed (born November 28, 1985) is a French Alpine skier who represented France in the 2010 Olympic Games.
Guy I, Count of Blois
Guy I of Blois-Châtillon, son of Hugh II of Châtillon and Beatrix of Dampierre, was count of Blois and lord of Avesnes 1307–1342.
Guy I of Blois-Châtillon, son of Hugh II of Châtillon and Beatrix of Dampierre, was count of Blois and lord of Avesnes 1307–1342.
Gérard Royal
Gérard Royal is a former agent of the French intelligence agency Direction générale de la sécurité extérieure (DGSE-"General Directorate of External Security"), who is accused of being one of th...
Gérard Royal is a former agent of the French intelligence agency Direction générale de la sécurité extérieure (DGSE-"General Directorate of External Security"), who is accused of being one of th...
Henri de Noailles
Henri de Noailles, comte d'Ayen (1554–1623), son of Antoine, was a commander in the religious wars, and was made comte d'Ayen by Henry IV in 1593.
Henri de Noailles, comte d'Ayen (1554–1623), son of Antoine, was a commander in the religious wars, and was made comte d'Ayen by Henry IV in 1593.
Henri, Duke of Rohan
Henri de Rohan, Viscount then Duke of Rohan, later duke of Rohan, French soldier, writer and leader of the Huguenots, was born at the Château de Blain, in Brittany.
Henri de Rohan, Viscount then Duke of Rohan, later duke of Rohan, French soldier, writer and leader of the Huguenots, was born at the Château de Blain, in Brittany.
Henri-Nompar de Caumont, duc de La Force
Henri-Nompar de Caumont, duc de La Force (1582 – January 1678) was Duc de La Force and peer of France.
Henri-Nompar de Caumont, duc de La Force (1582 – January 1678) was Duc de La Force and peer of France.
Hubert de Brienne, Comte de Conflans
Hubert de Brienne, Comte de Conflans was a French naval commander.
Hubert de Brienne, Comte de Conflans was a French naval commander.
Hubert Derache
Hubert Derache, born 1953-08-05 in Morteau, France, is a French politician who served as the Prefect of Mayotte from 17 August 2009 to 4 July 2011, having been appointed by order-in-council of t...
Hubert Derache, born 1953-08-05 in Morteau, France, is a French politician who served as the Prefect of Mayotte from 17 August 2009 to 4 July 2011, having been appointed by order-in-council of t...
Isaac de l'Ostal de Saint-Martin
Isaac de l'Ostal de Saint-Martin was a French chevalier, who came in an unknown year from the Béarn to Holland.
Isaac de l'Ostal de Saint-Martin was a French chevalier, who came in an unknown year from the Béarn to Holland.
J. M. Lelen
Father J. M. Lelen, PhD was an author, translator, poet, and philosopher who corresponded with many notable figures in his lifetime.
Father J. M. Lelen, PhD was an author, translator, poet, and philosopher who corresponded with many notable figures in his lifetime.
Jacob François Marulaz
Jacob François Marulaz or Marola, born 6 November 1769, died 10 June 1842, joined the Army of the Kingdom of France as a cavalry trooper and rose to become a field officer during the Frenc...
Jacob François Marulaz or Marola, born 6 November 1769, died 10 June 1842, joined the Army of the Kingdom of France as a cavalry trooper and rose to become a field officer during the Frenc...
Jacques Alexis de Verteuil
Jacques Alexis de Verteuil was a French general and chevalier of the Order of Saint-Esprit.
Jacques Alexis de Verteuil was a French general and chevalier of the Order of Saint-Esprit.
Jacques de la Brosse
Jacques de la Brosse, (c.
Jacques de la Brosse, (c.
Jacques Desjardin
Jacques Desjardin or Jacques Jardin or Jacques Desjardins; enlisted in the French royal army as a young man and eventually became a sergeant.
Jacques Desjardin or Jacques Jardin or Jacques Desjardins; enlisted in the French royal army as a young man and eventually became a sergeant.
Jacques Lauriston
Jacques Alexandre Bernard Law, marquis de Lauriston was a French soldier and diplomat of Scottish descent, the son of Jacques François Law de Lauriston, and a general officer in the French army ...
Jacques Alexandre Bernard Law, marquis de Lauriston was a French soldier and diplomat of Scottish descent, the son of Jacques François Law de Lauriston, and a general officer in the French army ...
Jacques, Duke of Nemours
Jacques of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Nemours (October 12, 1531 – June 18, 1585) became Duke of Nemours in 1533.
Jacques of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Nemours (October 12, 1531 – June 18, 1585) became Duke of Nemours in 1533.
Jean Coppin
Jean Coppin (c. 1615 - c. 1690) was a French traveller and professional soldier, who tried to enthuse the French people for a crusade against the Ottoman Empire.
Jean Coppin (c. 1615 - c. 1690) was a French traveller and professional soldier, who tried to enthuse the French people for a crusade against the Ottoman Empire.
Jean François Leval
Jean François Leval was promoted to general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars and led a division in a remarkable number of battles during the Napoleonic Wars.
Jean François Leval was promoted to general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars and led a division in a remarkable number of battles during the Napoleonic Wars.
Jean Gabriel Marchand
Jean Gabriel Marchand, 1st Count Marchand went from being an attorney to a company commander in the army of the First French Republic in 1791.
Jean Gabriel Marchand, 1st Count Marchand went from being an attorney to a company commander in the army of the First French Republic in 1791.
Jean II, Duke of Alençon
John II of Alençon (2 March 1409, Château d'Argentan – 8 September 1476, Paris) was the son of John I of Alençon and Marie of Brittany.
John II of Alençon (2 March 1409, Château d'Argentan – 8 September 1476, Paris) was the son of John I of Alençon and Marie of Brittany.
Jean Joseph Magdeleine Pijon
Jean Joseph Magdeleine Pijon or Jean Pigeon, born 7 September 1758 – died 5 April 1799, was a French general who was killed in combat during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Jean Joseph Magdeleine Pijon or Jean Pigeon, born 7 September 1758 – died 5 April 1799, was a French general who was killed in combat during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Jean Lartéguy
Jean Lartéguy was the nom de plume of Jean Pierre Lucien Osty, a French writer, journalist, and former soldier.
Jean Lartéguy was the nom de plume of Jean Pierre Lucien Osty, a French writer, journalist, and former soldier.
Jean Marlin
Jean Marlin (1833-1872) was a non-commissioned officer, a sergeant of the French 8th Battalion of infantry.
Jean Marlin (1833-1872) was a non-commissioned officer, a sergeant of the French 8th Battalion of infantry.
Jean Thurel
Jean Thurel (or Jean Theurel) (8 September 169910 March 1807) was a fusilier of the French Army with an extraordinarily long career that spanned over 90 years of service in the Touraine Re...
Jean Thurel (or Jean Theurel) (8 September 169910 March 1807) was a fusilier of the French Army with an extraordinarily long career that spanned over 90 years of service in the Touraine Re...
Jean Toussaint de la Pierre, marquis de Frémeur
Jean Toussaint de la Pierre, marquis de Frémeur (1697–1759) was a French aristocrat and soldier.
Jean Toussaint de la Pierre, marquis de Frémeur (1697–1759) was a French aristocrat and soldier.
Jean-Baptiste Chaigneau
Jean-Baptiste Chaigneau (1769, Lorient, Brittany-1832 Lorient) was a French Navy soldier and an adventurer who played an important role in Vietnam in the 19th century.
Jean-Baptiste Chaigneau (1769, Lorient, Brittany-1832 Lorient) was a French Navy soldier and an adventurer who played an important role in Vietnam in the 19th century.
Jean-Baptiste Meynier
Jean-Baptiste Meynier, born 22 April 1749 – died 3 December 1813, was a French soldier who served during the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars.
Jean-Baptiste Meynier, born 22 April 1749 – died 3 December 1813, was a French soldier who served during the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars.
Jean-Baptiste Ventura
Jean-Baptiste Ventura was a soldier, mercenary and adventurer who ended up in the Sikh Empire in Punjab.
Jean-Baptiste Ventura was a soldier, mercenary and adventurer who ended up in the Sikh Empire in Punjab.
Jean-Jacques Germain Pelet-Clozeau
Jean-Jacques Germain Pelet-Clozeau joined the French army in 1800 and soon became a topographic engineer.
Jean-Jacques Germain Pelet-Clozeau joined the French army in 1800 and soon became a topographic engineer.
Jean-Joseph Sourbader de Gimat
Jean-Joseph Sourbader de Gimat was a volunteer French officer who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Jean-Joseph Sourbader de Gimat was a volunteer French officer who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Jean-Pierre Calloc'h
Yann-Ber Kalloc'h was a French writer in Breton and French.
Yann-Ber Kalloc'h was a French writer in Breton and French.
Jean-Pierre Doumerc
Jean-Pierre Doumerc, born 7 October 1767 – died 29 March 1847, joined a French cavalry regiment at the beginning of the French Revolution and rose in rank to command a cuirassier regiment ...
Jean-Pierre Doumerc, born 7 October 1767 – died 29 March 1847, joined a French cavalry regiment at the beginning of the French Revolution and rose in rank to command a cuirassier regiment ...
Jean-Pierre Firmin Malher
Jean-Pierre Firmin Malher joined the army of the First French Republic and fought in the French Revolutionary Wars.
Jean-Pierre Firmin Malher joined the army of the First French Republic and fought in the French Revolutionary Wars.
Jean-Vincent d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin
Jean-Vincent d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin (1652–1707) was a French military officer serving in Acadia and an Abenaki chief.
Jean-Vincent d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin (1652–1707) was a French military officer serving in Acadia and an Abenaki chief.
John I, Count of La Marche
John of Bourbon-La Marche, was the second son of James I, Count of La Marche and Jeanne of Châtillon.
John of Bourbon-La Marche, was the second son of James I, Count of La Marche and Jeanne of Châtillon.
Joseph d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin
Joseph d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin (circa 1720–1746) was a French military officer serving in Acadia.
Joseph d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin (circa 1720–1746) was a French military officer serving in Acadia.
Joseph Lagrange (soldier)
Count Joseph Lagrange (10 January 1763 - 16 January 1836) was a French soldier who rose through the ranks and gained promotion to the rank of general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars...
Count Joseph Lagrange (10 January 1763 - 16 January 1836) was a French soldier who rose through the ranks and gained promotion to the rank of general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars...
Jules Brunet
Jules Brunet (2 January 1838 – 12 August 1911) was a French officer who played an active role in Mexico and Japan, and later became a General and Chief of Staff of the French Minister of War in 1898.
Jules Brunet (2 January 1838 – 12 August 1911) was a French officer who played an active role in Mexico and Japan, and later became a General and Chief of Staff of the French Minister of War in 1898.
Karine Laurent Philippot
Karine Laurent Philippot (born October 29, 1974 in Mulhouse as Karine Philippot) is a French cross country skier who has competed since 1994.
Karine Laurent Philippot (born October 29, 1974 in Mulhouse as Karine Philippot) is a French cross country skier who has competed since 1994.
Laure Barthélémy
Laure Barthélémy is a French cross country skier who has competed since 2005.
Laure Barthélémy is a French cross country skier who has competed since 2005.
Louis Antoine de Pardaillan de Gondrin
Louis Antoine de Pardaillan de Gondrin (5 September 1665 – 2 November 1736), marquis of Antin, Gondrin and Montespan (1701), then 1st Duke of Antin (1711) was a French nobleman.
Louis Antoine de Pardaillan de Gondrin (5 September 1665 – 2 November 1736), marquis of Antin, Gondrin and Montespan (1701), then 1st Duke of Antin (1711) was a French nobleman.
Louis Antoine de Pardaillan de Gondrin, Duke of Antin
Louis Antoine de Pardaillan de Gondrin, marquis of Antin, Gondrin and Montespan, then 1st Duke of Antin was a French nobleman.
Louis Antoine de Pardaillan de Gondrin, marquis of Antin, Gondrin and Montespan, then 1st Duke of Antin was a French nobleman.
Louis Binot
Louis François Binot was born on 7 April 1771.
Louis François Binot was born on 7 April 1771.
Louis Charles Folliot de Crenneville
Louis Charles Folliot de Crenneville was a Austrian general during the Napoleonic Wars.
Louis Charles Folliot de Crenneville was a Austrian general during the Napoleonic Wars.
Louis François Félix Musnier
Louis François Félix Musnier de La Converserie became a general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars and led a division during the Napoleonic Wars.
Louis François Félix Musnier de La Converserie became a general officer during the French Revolutionary Wars and led a division during the Napoleonic Wars.
Louis Fursy Henri Compère
Louis Fursy Henri Compère (16 January 1768 – 27 March 1833) was a French general of artillery in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.
Louis Fursy Henri Compère (16 January 1768 – 27 March 1833) was a French general of artillery in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.
Louis Gonzaga, Duke of Nevers
Louis Gonzaga, Duke of Nevers (Ludovico or Luigi di Gonzaga-Nevers) (September 18, 1539 – October 23, 1595) was an Italian-French dignitary and diplomat in France.
Louis Gonzaga, Duke of Nevers (Ludovico or Luigi di Gonzaga-Nevers) (September 18, 1539 – October 23, 1595) was an Italian-French dignitary and diplomat in France.
Louis Michel Antoine Sahuc
Louis-Michel-Antoine Sahuc, born 7 January 1755 – died 24 October 1813, joined the French Royal Army and spent 20 years there before fighting in the French Revolutionary Wars.
Louis-Michel-Antoine Sahuc, born 7 January 1755 – died 24 October 1813, joined the French Royal Army and spent 20 years there before fighting in the French Revolutionary Wars.
Louis Philippe I, Duke of Orléans
Louis Philippe d'Orléans known as le Gros (the Fat) (12 May 1725 – 18 November 1785), was a French nobleman, a member of a cadet branch of the House of Bourbon, the dynasty then ru...
Louis Philippe d'Orléans known as le Gros (the Fat) (12 May 1725 – 18 November 1785), was a French nobleman, a member of a cadet branch of the House of Bourbon, the dynasty then ru...
Louis, comte de Narbonne-Lara
Louis Marie Jacques Amalric, comte de Narbonne-Lara (17, 23 or 24 August 1755 – 17 November 1813) was a French nobleman, soldier and diplomat.
Louis Marie Jacques Amalric, comte de Narbonne-Lara (17, 23 or 24 August 1755 – 17 November 1813) was a French nobleman, soldier and diplomat.
Louis-Auguste-Victor, Count de Ghaisnes de Bourmont
Louis-Auguste-Victor, Count de Ghaisnes de Bourmont (2 September 1773 – 27 October 1846) emigrated from France soon after the outbreak of the French Revolution.
Louis-Auguste-Victor, Count de Ghaisnes de Bourmont (2 September 1773 – 27 October 1846) emigrated from France soon after the outbreak of the French Revolution.
Louis-Charles de Flers
Louis-Charles de La Motte-Ango, vicomte de Flers (12 June 1754, Paris - 22 July 1794, Paris), joined the French Royal army and rose in rank to become a general officer in the French Revol...
Louis-Charles de La Motte-Ango, vicomte de Flers (12 June 1754, Paris - 22 July 1794, Paris), joined the French Royal army and rose in rank to become a general officer in the French Revol...
Marc Antoine de Beaumont
Marc Antoine Bonnin de la Bonninière de Beaumont, born 23 September 1763 – died 4 February 1830, a French nobleman, became a page to the king and joined the army of the Old Regime.
Marc Antoine Bonnin de la Bonninière de Beaumont, born 23 September 1763 – died 4 February 1830, a French nobleman, became a page to the king and joined the army of the Old Regime.
Marie François Rouyer
Marie François Rouyer was a French general during the Napoleonic Wars.
Marie François Rouyer was a French general during the Napoleonic Wars.
Maurice Bizot
Adjutant Maurice Bizot was a French World War I flying ace credited with ten confirmed aerial victories.
Adjutant Maurice Bizot was a French World War I flying ace credited with ten confirmed aerial victories.
Maxime Tissot
Maxime Tissot is an alpine skier from France.
Maxime Tissot is an alpine skier from France.
Michel du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette
Michel du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette was a colonel in the French Grenadiers.
Michel du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette was a colonel in the French Grenadiers.
Nicolas François Roussel d'Hurbal
Viscount Nicolas-François Roussel d'Hurbal, was a French soldier during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
Viscount Nicolas-François Roussel d'Hurbal, was a French soldier during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
Nicolas Léonard Beker
Nicolas Léonard Beker or Nicolas Léonard Becker or Nicolas Léonard Bagert, born 18 January 1770 – died 18 November 1840, joined the French army as a dragoon before the French R...
Nicolas Léonard Beker or Nicolas Léonard Becker or Nicolas Léonard Bagert, born 18 January 1770 – died 18 November 1840, joined the French army as a dragoon before the French R...
Nicolas Savin
Jean-Baptiste Nicolas Savin was a French soldier and supercentenarian.
Jean-Baptiste Nicolas Savin was a French soldier and supercentenarian.
Nicolas-François Roussel d'Hurbal
Viscount Nicolas-François Roussel d'Hurbal (1763-1849), was a French soldier during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
Viscount Nicolas-François Roussel d'Hurbal (1763-1849), was a French soldier during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
Paolo Avitabile
General Paolo Crescenzo Martino Avitabile was an Italian soldier, mercenary and adventurer.
General Paolo Crescenzo Martino Avitabile was an Italian soldier, mercenary and adventurer.
Paul de Rapin
Paul de Rapin (March 25, 1661–1725), sieur of Thoyras (and therefore styled Thoyras de Rapin), was a French historian writing under English patronage.
Paul de Rapin (March 25, 1661–1725), sieur of Thoyras (and therefore styled Thoyras de Rapin), was a French historian writing under English patronage.
Philibert Jean-Baptiste Curial
Philibert-Jean-Baptiste François Joseph, comte Curial (21 april 1774 - 30 may 1829) was a general in the Napoleon army.
Philibert-Jean-Baptiste François Joseph, comte Curial (21 april 1774 - 30 may 1829) was a general in the Napoleon army.
Philippe Hubert Preudhomme de Borre
Philippe Hubert, Chevalier de Preudhomme de Borre (17 September 1717 – unknown) joined the French Army in 1740 and served in the War of the Austrian Succession.
Philippe Hubert, Chevalier de Preudhomme de Borre (17 September 1717 – unknown) joined the French Army in 1740 and served in the War of the Austrian Succession.
Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla
Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla (1859–1940), commonly referred to as simply Philippe Bunau-Varilla, was a French engineer and soldier.
Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla (1859–1940), commonly referred to as simply Philippe Bunau-Varilla, was a French engineer and soldier.
Pierre Benoît Soult
Pierre Benoît Soult joined the French royal army before the French Revolution.
Pierre Benoît Soult joined the French royal army before the French Revolution.
Pierre Culioli
Pierre Culioli (1912–1994), was a French tax officer who, during the Second World War, led the ADOLPH resistance network in the region of Tours, Orleans and Vierzon.
Pierre Culioli (1912–1994), was a French tax officer who, during the Second World War, led the ADOLPH resistance network in the region of Tours, Orleans and Vierzon.
Pierre d'Arc
Pierre d'Arc (born 1408) was a French soldier whose place in history is in battle alongside his younger sister Joan of Arc.
Pierre d'Arc (born 1408) was a French soldier whose place in history is in battle alongside his younger sister Joan of Arc.
Pierre de Boissat
Pierre de Boissat (1603 in Vienne, Isère - 28 March 1662) was a soldier, writer, poet and translator.
Pierre de Boissat (1603 in Vienne, Isère - 28 March 1662) was a soldier, writer, poet and translator.
Pierre de Milard
Pierre de Milard (often referred to as Chevalier Milard, also spelled Chevalier Millard; 1736–1778) was a former French Navy officer, who became a senior officer in the Royal Burmese...
Pierre de Milard (often referred to as Chevalier Milard, also spelled Chevalier Millard; 1736–1778) was a former French Navy officer, who became a senior officer in the Royal Burmese...
Pierre Dominique Garnier
Pierre Dominique Garnier, born 19 December 1756 – died 11 May 1827, was a French general during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
Pierre Dominique Garnier, born 19 December 1756 – died 11 May 1827, was a French general during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
Pierre François Joseph Durutte
Pierre François Joseph Durutte joined the French army at the beginning of the French Revolutionary Wars.
Pierre François Joseph Durutte joined the French army at the beginning of the French Revolutionary Wars.
Pierre Jadart Dumerbion
Pierre Jadart Dumerbion or Pierre Jadart du Merbion joined the French army as a junior officer in 1754 and fought in the Seven Years War.
Pierre Jadart Dumerbion or Pierre Jadart du Merbion joined the French army as a junior officer in 1754 and fought in the Seven Years War.
Pierre Labatut
Pierre Labatut, also known as Pedro Labatut (Cannes 1776 - Salvador 1849) was a French mercenary who fought in the Brazilian War of Independence.
Pierre Labatut, also known as Pedro Labatut (Cannes 1776 - Salvador 1849) was a French mercenary who fought in the Brazilian War of Independence.
Pierre Vaultier
Pierre Vaultier, born on June 24, 1987 in Briançon in the Hautes-Alpes, is a French snowboarder, specializing in snowboardcross.
Pierre Vaultier, born on June 24, 1987 in Briançon in the Hautes-Alpes, is a French snowboarder, specializing in snowboardcross.
Pierre-Auguste Sarrus
Pierre-Auguste Sarrus (14 or March 15, 1813, Saint-Affrique, Aveyron ; May 3, 1876, Paris) was a French musician and inventor.
Pierre-Auguste Sarrus (14 or March 15, 1813, Saint-Affrique, Aveyron ; May 3, 1876, Paris) was a French musician and inventor.
Pierre-Joseph Habert
Pierre-Joseph Habert (22 December 1773 – 19 May 1825) enlisted in the French army at the beginning of the French Revolutionary Wars and led a division during the Napoleonic Wars.
Pierre-Joseph Habert (22 December 1773 – 19 May 1825) enlisted in the French army at the beginning of the French Revolutionary Wars and led a division during the Napoleonic Wars.
Pierre-Louis Binet de Marcognet
Pierre-Louis Binet de Marcognet (14 November 1765 – 19 December 1854) joined the French army in 1781 as an officer cadet and fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Pierre-Louis Binet de Marcognet (14 November 1765 – 19 December 1854) joined the French army in 1781 as an officer cadet and fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Robert Jean Antoine de Franquetot de Coigny
Robert Jean Antoine de Franquetot de Coigny (1652 – August 10, 1704) was a French soldier.
Robert Jean Antoine de Franquetot de Coigny (1652 – August 10, 1704) was a French soldier.
Robin Duvillard
Robin Duvillard (born December 22, 1983) is a French cross-country skier who has competed since 2002.
Robin Duvillard (born December 22, 1983) is a French cross-country skier who has competed since 2002.
Said Boualam
Said Boualam (1906–1982) was an Algerian, born at Bône.
Said Boualam (1906–1982) was an Algerian, born at Bône.
Samson Cerfberr of Medelsheim
Samson Cerfberr of Medelsheim was a French soldier and author.
Samson Cerfberr of Medelsheim was a French soldier and author.
Samuel-François Lhéritier
Baron Samuel-François Lhéritier (6 August 1772 – 23 August 1829) was a French soldier who rose through the ranks during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars, eventually gaining prom...
Baron Samuel-François Lhéritier (6 August 1772 – 23 August 1829) was a French soldier who rose through the ranks during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars, eventually gaining prom...
Simon Fourcade
Simon Fourcade is a French biathlete.
Simon Fourcade is a French biathlete.
Teodoro Lechi
Teodoro Lechi (16 January 1778 – 2 May 1866) was an Italian general, a Jacobin and a military advisor to King Carlo Alberto of Sardinia.
Teodoro Lechi (16 January 1778 – 2 May 1866) was an Italian general, a Jacobin and a military advisor to King Carlo Alberto of Sardinia.
Tereska Torres
Tereska Torrès (born in 1920 in Paris as Tereska Szwarc) is a French writer.
Tereska Torrès (born in 1920 in Paris as Tereska Szwarc) is a French writer.
Timoléon d'Espinay
Timoléon d'Espinay (1580–1644), French soldier, was the eldest of the four sons of François d'Espinay, seigneur de Saint Luc (1554–1597), and was himself marquis de Saint Luc.
Timoléon d'Espinay (1580–1644), French soldier, was the eldest of the four sons of François d'Espinay, seigneur de Saint Luc (1554–1597), and was himself marquis de Saint Luc.
Vincent Vittoz
Vincent Vittoz (born 17 July 1975 in Annecy, Haute-Savoie) is a French cross-country skier.
Vincent Vittoz (born 17 July 1975 in Annecy, Haute-Savoie) is a French cross-country skier.
Xavier Coppolani
Xavier Coppolani was a French military and colonial leader, who was instrumental in the colonial occupation and creation of modern-day Mauritania.
Xavier Coppolani was a French military and colonial leader, who was instrumental in the colonial occupation and creation of modern-day Mauritania.