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Amélie (given Name)
Amélie is a French feminine given name, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Amalia. The variant form Amelie is used outside the Francophone world, sometimes by French people. People with the given name * Amélie Beaury-Saurel (1849–1924), French painter * Amelie Beese (1886–1925), German aviator * Amélie Cocheteux (born 1978), former French professional tennis player * Amélie Coquet (born 1984), French football player * Amélie d'Orléans (1865–1951), the eldest daughter of Prince Philippe, Count of Paris * Amelie Delagrange (1982–2004), French murder victim * Amélie Diéterle (1871–1941), French actress and opera singer * Amélie Gex (1835–1883), Savoyard poet * Amélie Goudjo (born 1980), French handball player * Amélie Goulet-Nadon (born 1983), Canadian short track speed skater * Amélie Jakobovits (1928–2010), British charity patron * Amelie Kober (born 1987), German snowboarder * Amélie Kuhrt (born 1944), historian and specialist in the histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amalia (given Name)
Amalia is a female given name, derived from the Germanic word ''amal'', meaning "work, activity", specifically the woman's name ''Amalberga''. Its popularity is attributed to the Belgian Saint Amalberga of Maubeuge. The origins of the name Amalia have often been associated with those of Emilia and Emily, both of which in fact originate from the Latin nomen Aemilia, or with Amalthea, which originated from the Greek name "tender goddess". In Greece, the name is celebrated on 10 July in honour of Saint Amalia. Amalia has several variants, including Amelia in English, Amélia in Spanish, Amélie in French, Amalie in German, Amálie in Czech, and Amalka, a diminutive form of the name used in Slavic languages. Notable people * Amalia Assur (1803–1889), Sweden's first female dentist * Amalia Bernabé (1895–1983), Argentine actress * Amália Bezerédj (1804–1837), Hungarian writer * Amalia Calzavara (born 1966), Italian sprint canoer * Amalia Carneri (1875–1943), Aust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amelie Kober
Amelie Kober (born 16 November 1987, in Bad Aibling) is a German Federal Police officer and Olympic medalist in snowboarding. Biography At the Junior World Championships 2005 in Zermatt, Switzerland she won silver. In the World Cup she was ranked fifth. She was the youngest competitor in the Parallel Giant Slalom competition at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Despite a fall during the quarter finals, she caught up with her competitor and proceeded to the semi-finals and final round, winning silver. At the FIS Snowboarding World Championships 2007 in Arosa, Switzerland she won silver in the Parallel Giant Slalom competition. She won the Parallel Giant Slalom competition of the 2009–10 FIS Snowboard World Cup in Sudelfeld, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amélie Sarn
Amélie Sarn-Cantin (born 4 March 1970) is a French author, comic book writer and translator. In 2006, she took over Geneviève Huriet's role as the author of the ''Beechwood Bunny Tales'' series, with ''Qu'as-tu fait, Mistouflet ?'' and ''L'album photo des Passiflore''. In April 2002, Sarn published her first novel for adults, ''Elle ne pleure pas, elle chante'' (). She has written numerous books for youth. (https://www.leslibraires.ca/ecrit-par/?ia=3087432) She later wrote the book adaptation of Sylvain Chomet's ''The Triplets of Belleville''. Sarn's works have been published in France by Éditions Milan, Rageot, Albin-Michel and Groupe Flammarion Groupe Flammarion () is a French publishing group, comprising many units, including its namesake, founded in 1876 by Ernest Flammarion, as well as units in distribution, sales, printing and bookshops (La Hune and Flammarion Center). Flammarion b .... References Sources Biography of Amélie Sarnat Bedetheque. Retrieved 22 M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amélie Rives Troubetzkoy
Princess Amélie Rives Troubetzkoy (August 23, 1863 – June 15, 1945) was an American author of novels, poetry, and plays. ''The Quick or the Dead?'' (1888), her first novel, which sold 300,000 copies, created more of a sensation than any of her later work. Her 1914 novel, ''World's End'' was reputed to be "the best seller in New York City". Described as a genius who was morbidly sensitive, she was a woman of moods and fancies, but in manner, as simple as a child. Early life and education Amélie Louise Rives was born August 23, 1863 in Richmond, Virginia to Alfred L. Rives, an engineer, and the former Sadie MacMurdo. She was named after her aunt, Amélie, a goddaughter of French Queen Marie-Amélie. She was a goddaughter of Robert E. Lee and a granddaughter of the engineer and Senator William Cabell Rives, Minister Plenipotentiary to France in the early part of the 19th century. Troubetzkoy's early life was spent at Castle Hill, Albemarle County, Virginia, and later the fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amelie Posse
Amelie Posse-Brázdová (11 February 1884, in Stockholm – 3 March 1957) was a Swedish author. She is also known for her work against nazism during World War II. Amelie Posse was the daughter of Count Fredrik Arvidsson Posse and Auda Gunhild Wennerberg. She was married to the criminal psychologist Andreas Bjerre in 1904–1912, with whom she had a son, Sören Christer Bjerre (1905-1967), who was declared insane in 1921 but eventually in adulthood became a journalist. Following her 1912 divorce from Bjerre, she married the Czech artist Oskar (nicknamed Oki) Brázda (1887–1977) from 1915, and became the mother of Bohuslav (Slavo) 9/13/1916-1991;RAF pilot) & the artist Jan Brazda (12/4/1917-2012) with Brázda. During her second marriage, she lived in the Vatican some 7 years,& then Czechoslovakia on the manor Líčkov. She became known as a democrat and a pacifist in her work and was a friend of president Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. In 1938, she returned to Sweden after an or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amélie Plume
Amélie Plume (born 1943 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland) is a Swiss writer. Biography She carried out her study of letters and ethnology at the Université de Neuchâtel. She voyaged to Africa, Israel and New York City where she taught French and began to write and paint. Returning to Switzerland, she opened a creative workshop for painting after having learned in Paris. She later devoted herself to writing. Writings Novels * ' : récit, préf. de Catherine Safonoff, Editions Zoé, 1981 * ', Editions Zoé, 1986 * ', Editions Zoé, 1988 * ', Editions Zoé, 1989 * ', Editions Zoé, 1992 * ', Editions Zoé, 1995 * ', postf. de Doris Jakubec, Editions Zoé, 1995 * ', Editions Zoé, (1984) 1997 * ', Editions Zoé, (1998) 2003 * ', Editions Zoé, 2003 * ', Editions Zoé, 2006 * ', Editions Zoé, 2007 Plays and radiophonic parts * ' * ' : pièce de théâtre en cinq tableaux, Editions Trois P'tits Tours, 2000 Prizes She received the Prix Schiller in 1988 for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amélie Perrin
Amélie Perrin (born 30 March 1980 in Dreux, Eure-et-Loir) is a female hammer thrower from France. Her personal best throw is 71.38 metres, achieved in July 2006 in Sotteville-lès-Rouen. Personal bests *Discus throw: 56.05 m – Salon-de-Provence, 26 May 2002 *Hammer throw: 71.38 m – Sotteville-lès-Rouen Sotteville-lès-Rouen (, literally ''Sotteville near Rouen'') is a commune and railway town in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region in northern France. Geography It is the largest suburb of the city of Rouen and adjacent to it, som ..., 2 July 2006 Achievements References External links * Tilastopaja biography* * * 1980 births Living people Sportspeople from Dreux French female hammer throwers Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for France World Athletics Championships athletes for France Athletes (track and field) at the 2005 Mediterranean Games Athletes (track and field) at the 2009 Mediterranean G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amélie Nothomb
Baroness Fabienne Claire Nothomb (), better known by her pen name Amélie Nothomb (; born 13 August 1967),''État présent de la noblesse belge'', éditions of 1979, 1995 and 2010. Her birth is announced in n° 87, aout 1967, p. 340 of the ''Bulletin de l'association de la noblesse du royaume de Belgique'', publication trimestrielle : Annonces de naissance : "''Baron et Baronne Patrick Nothomb : Fabienne, 13 août 1967''". is a Belgian Francophone novelist. Part of her childhood was spent in Asia. A prolific author, since the publication of her first novel '' Hygiene and the Assassin'' in 1992, at the age of twenty-six, she has published a book a year. Her novels are among the top literary sales and have been translated into several languages. She is a Commander of the Order of the Crown and has had the title of Baroness bestowed upon her by King Philippe of Belgium. Her satirical novel about corporate life in Japan ''Fear and Trembling'' won the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amélie Mauresmo
Amélie Simone Mauresmo (; born 5 July 1979) is a French former List of WTA number 1 ranked singles tennis players, world No. 1 tennis player and tournament director. Mauresmo won two Grand Slam (tennis)#Tournaments, major singles titles at the 2006 Australian Open – Women's singles, 2006 Australian Open and 2006 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles, Wimbledon Championships, and also won the silver medal in singles at the Tennis at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women's singles, 2004 Summer Olympics and the singles title at the 2005 WTA Tour Championships – Singles, 2005 year-end championships. Mauresmo first attained the top ranking on 13 September 2004, holding it for five weeks on that occasion. She was known for her powerful one-handed backhand and strong net play. She officially announced her retirement from professional tennis on 3 December 2009, ending a career of 15 years. The following year, she started coaching several Women's Tennis Association, WTA and Associ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amélie Lundahl
Helga Amélie Lundahl (26 May 1850 – 20 August 1914) was a Finland, Finnish Painting, painter. Biography She was born in Oulu, the youngest of eleven children. Her mother died when she was three months old and her father, Abraham, a Town Representative (public prosecutor) died when she was eight. From 1860 to 1862, she attended the "Svenska Privatskolan" in Oulu. From 1872 to 1876 she studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Helsinki, with a brief stay at the School of Art and Design in Stockholm, which was made possible by a travel grant. Another travel grant enabled her to go to Paris, where she studied at the Académie Julian with Tony Robert-Fleury, among others, from 1877 to 1881. She stayed there for twelve years altogether, and Brittany became her favorite location for painting. After returning to Finland in 1889, she and Victor Westerholm helped to found the "Önningeby artists colony, Önningebykolonin", an art colony in the village of Önningeby in Åland. She di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amélie Linz
Amélie Linz (1824–1904) was a German author who wrote books for children and adults. Biography She was born at Bamberg. She married an officer of engineers and four years after his death (1870) settled in Munich. Her literary work, largely under the influence of Paul Heyse, published under the name Amélie Godin, includes the novels ''Eine Katastrophe'' (1862), ''Frauenliebe und Leben.. (1874), ''Gräfin Lenore'' (1882), Freudvoll und Leidvoll'' (1883), ''Fahre wohl'' (1886), ''Mutter und Sohn '' (1897), and ''Dora Reval'' (1901). She wrote collections of fairy tale A fairy tale (alternative names include fairytale, fairy story, magic tale, or wonder tale) is a short story that belongs to the folklore genre. Such stories typically feature magic (paranormal), magic, incantation, enchantments, and mythical ...s, such as ''Märchen von einer Mutter erdacht'' (fourth edition, 1860), ''Slavische Märchen'' (1879), ''Polnische Volksmärchen'' (1880), ''Grosses Märchenbuch' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amélie Of Leuchtenberg
Amélie of Leuchtenberg ( pt, Amélia Augusta Eugénia Napoleona de Leuchtenberg; french: Amélie Auguste Eugénie Napoléonne de Leuchtenberg; 31 July 1812 – 26 January 1873) was Empress of Brazil as the wife of Pedro I of Brazil. She was the granddaughter of Josephine de Beauharnais, Empress of the French. Her father, Eugène de Beauharnais, was the only son of Empress Josephine and her first husband Alexandre, Viscount of Beauharnais. He thus became a stepson of Napoleon Bonaparte when his mother married the future emperor. The mother of Empress Amélie was Princess Augusta, daughter of Maximilian I, King of Bavaria. Family, childhood and youth Amélie was the fourth child of General Eugène de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg and his wife Princess Augusta of Bavaria. Her father was the son of Joséphine de Beauharnais and her first husband, Viscount Alexandre de Beauharnais. When Joséphine remarried, to Napoleon Bonaparte, Eugène was adopted by the latter and made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
