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French businesspersons

38 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Abraham-Louis BreguetArtist · WatchesAbraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823) was a Swiss-born horologist, engineer, and inventor who operated primarily in Neuchâtel and Paris. Recorded as a citizen of both the Principality of Neuchâtel and France, he played a cen
Adrienne MonnierAuthor · BooksAdrienne Monnier was a French poet, publisher, businessperson, bookseller, translator and writer (1892–1955). She was born at 3rd arrondissement of Paris and died at 14th arrondissement of Paris.
André CourrègesDesigner · FashionAndré Courrèges (1923–2016) was a France grand couturier, engineer and businessperson.
Andrée PutmanDesigner · DesignAndrée Putman was a French designer, architect, journalist and businessperson (1925–2013). She was born at 6th arrondissement of Paris.
Anne de Rochechouart de MortemartAuthor · BooksAnne de Rochechouart de Mortemart was a French poet, racing automobile driver, sculptor, businessperson and wolfcatcher royal (1847–1933). She was born at former 1st arrondissement of Paris and died at Château de Dampier
Bernard NatanPerson · Film memorabiliaBernard Natan was a French and Romanian entrepreneur, film producer, businessperson, film director and screenwriter (1886–1942). He was born at Iași and died at Auschwitz.
Charles PathéPerson · Film memorabiliaCharles Pathé (1863–1957) was a French film producer, businessperson and screenwriter.
Christian DiorDesigner · FashionChristian Dior (1905–1957) was a France grand couturier, businessperson and fashion designer.
Christian LacroixDesigner · FashionChristian Lacroix (born 1951) was a France grand couturier, designer and postage stamp designer.
Elsa SchiaparelliDesigner · FashionElsa Schiaparelli (1890–1973) was a Italy fashion designer, businessperson and jewelry designer.
François de La Rochefoucauld, 7th Duke of La RochefoucauldAuthor · BooksFrançois de La Rochefoucauld, 7th Duke of La Rochefoucauld was a French politician, sociologist, businessperson, military personnel, duke and writer (1747–1827). He was born at La Roche-Guyon and died at Paris.
Gaby AghionDesigner · FashionGaby Aghion (1921–2014) was a France fashion designer and businessperson.
Gérard DepardieuPerson · Film memorabiliaGérard Depardieu was a Russian and French actor, film director, film producer, television producer and businessperson (born 1948). He was born at Châteauroux.
Henri Dupuy de LômeDesigner · DesignHenri Dupuy de Lôme (1816–1885) was a France politician, submariner and balloonist.
Hubert de GivenchyDesigner · FashionHubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) was a France art collector, grand couturier and designer.
Jacques BergeracPerson · Film memorabiliaJacques Bergerac was a French actor, businessperson and lawyer (1927–2014). He was born at Biarritz and died at Anglet.
Jacques ValléeAuthor · BooksJacques Vallée was a French and American astronomer, computer scientist, astrophysicist, engineer, ufologist and writer (born 1939). He was born at Pontoise.
Jan GuillouAuthor · BooksJan Guillou (born 1944) is a Swedish writer, journalist and autobiographer.
Jean PatouDesigner · FashionJean Patou (1887–1936) was a France grand couturier, costume designer and businessperson.
Jean-Paul GaultierDesigner · FashionJean-Paul Gaultier (born 1952) was a France grand couturier, costume designer and businessperson.
Jeanne LanvinDesigner · FashionJeanne Lanvin (1867–1946) was a France grand couturier, costume designer and businessperson.
Kenzō TakadaDesigner · FashionKenzō Takada (1939–2020) was a Japan designer, fashion designer and businessperson.
Louis RéardDesigner · FashionLouis Réard (1897–1984) was a France engineer, businessperson and fashion designer.
Louis VuittonDesigner · FashionLouis Vuitton (1821–1892) was a France designer, entrepreneur and businessperson.
Madeleine VionnetDesigner · FashionMadeleine Vionnet (1876–1975) was a France businessperson and fashion designer.
Marc DorcelPerson · Film memorabiliaMarc Dorcel (born 1934) is a French film producer, film director and composer.
Muriel PénicaudPhotographer · PhotographyMuriel Pénicaud (born 1955) was a France business executive, politician and businessperson.
Mylène FarmerAuthor · BooksMylène Farmer (born 1961) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, writer and singer.
Olivier DassaultPhotographer · PhotographyOlivier Dassault (1951–2021) was a France politician, journalist and businessperson.
Paco RabanneDesigner · FashionPaco Rabanne (1934–2023) was a Spain fashion designer, businessperson and designer.
Paloma Ruiz PicassoDesigner · FashionPaloma Ruiz Picasso (born 1949) was a France entrepreneur, choreographer and painter.
Philippe StarckDesigner · Modern designPhilippe Starck (born 1949) was a France industrial designer, designer and businessperson.
Pierre AttaingnantPerson · Music memorabiliaPierre Attaingnant (1494–1552) was a French composer, publisher and businessperson.
Pierre CardinDesigner · FashionPierre Cardin (1922–2020) was a Italy grand couturier, fashion designer and businessperson.
Pierre-Augustin de BeaumarchaisArtist · WatchesPierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais (1732–1799) was a France musician, poet and businessperson.
Sonia RykielDesigner · FashionSonia Rykiel (1930–2016) was a France grand couturier, designer and children's writer.
Ted LapidusDesigner · FashionTed Lapidus (1929–2008) was a France grand couturier, personal stylist and businessperson.
Yves Saint LaurentDesigner · FashionYves Saint Laurent (1936–2008) was a France grand couturier, costume designer and businessperson.

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