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Boulay
Boulay is a surname, and may refer to: * Antoine Jacques Claude Joseph, comte Boulay de la Meurthe (1761–1840), French politician and magistrate * Diana Boulay (born 1946), Canadian artist * Étienne Boulay (born 1983), Canadian footballer * Francine Boulay-Parizeau (born 1953), former Canadian handball player * Herménégilde Boulay (1861–1942), Canadian politician, farmer, manufacturer, merchant and trader * Isabelle Boulay (born 1972), francophone Canadian pop singer * Joséphine Boulay (1869–1925), French organist and composer * Mathieu Boulay (born 1987), Canadian footballer * Olivier Boulay (born 1957), French automobile designer * Jean-Luc Boulay (born 1955), French and Canadian chef, restaurateur, Officer of the Ordre du Mérite Agricole de France, television personality in Quebec. See also * Du Boulay * Boulay-les-Barres, Loiret, France * Boulay-les-Ifs, Mayenne, France * Boulay-Moselle, France, which gave its name to the Fortified Sector of Boulay * Île B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabelle Boulay
Isabelle Boulay, (born 6 July 1972) is a French Canadian singer. Biography Born in Sainte-Félicité, Quebec, where her parents owned a restaurant, Boulay moved to the nearby city of Matane at the start of her adolescence, and studied literature at Cégep Limoilou. In 1988, her friends signed her up, without her knowledge, for a singing contest in Matane, where she made the acquaintance of Josélito Michaud, who later became her agent. In 1990, at the Petite-Vallée song festival, she won an award for her performance of "Les gens de mon pays" (Gilles Vigneault). The following year, in 1991, she won the Granby song festival for her rendition of "Amsterdam" (Jacques Brel) and "Naufrage" (Dan Bigras). She was also invited to take part in the festival Les FrancoFolies de Montréal. In 1992, she performed in France at Théâtre Dejazet, introducing Bill Deraime. In 1993, she represented Radio Canada at the "Truffe de Périgueux" festival held in Périgord, France, and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fortified Sector Of Boulay
The Fortified Sector of Boulay (''Secteur Fortifiée de Boulay'') was the French military organization that in 1940 controlled the section of the Maginot Line to the north and east of Metz in northeastern France. The left (western) wing of the Boulay sector was among the earliest and strongest portions of the Maginot Line. The right wing, started after 1931, was progressively scaled back in order to save money during the Great Depression. It was attacked in 1940 by German forces in the Battle of France. Despite the withdrawal of the mobile forces that supported the fixed fortifications, the sector successfully fended off German assaults before the Second Armistice at Compiègne. The positions and their garrisons finally surrendered on 27 June 1940. Following the war many positions were reactivated for use during the Cold War. Three locations are now preserved and open to the public. Concept and organization The Boulay sector was part of the larger Fortified Region of Metz, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-Luc Boulay
Jean-Luc Boulay (born 1955) is a French-born chef, restaurateur and television personality who emigrated to Canada in 1976, and founded his first restauranLe Saint-Amourin Quebec City with his business partner Jacques Fortier in 1978, which over the years was repeatedly honoured and is recognized as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Quebec and Canada, specializing in local products such as foie gras, and also known as Paul McCartney’s favourite restaurant in town. In April 2012, he opened with chef Arnaud Marchand a Nordic-inspired restaurant, Chez Boulay - Bistro boréal, located on rue Saint-Jean, a lively street of Old Quebec. In April 2019, he also opened the restauranLes Botanisteswhich pays particular homage to plant-based dishes, with his business partners Pierre Joubaud and Arnaud Marchand. Along with Normand Laprise and Pasquale Vari, Jean-Luc Boulay is one of the three permanent judges on Quebec’s top cooking competition TV show '' Les chefs!'' broadcast on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Étienne Boulay
Étienne Boulay (born March 10, 1983) is a former Canadian football safety. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, with whom he won the 100th Grey Cup championship. He previously played for the Montreal Alouettes from to where he won two more Grey Cup championships. He was drafted 16th overall by the Alouettes in the 2006 CFL Draft. He played college football for the New Hampshire Wildcats. Boulay signed with the New York Jets of the National Football League in 2008 but was released in preseason. Early years Boulay played at Kent School in Kent, Connecticut. In 2001, he led Kent to the New England Class A Championship in football as a running back, defensive back, and team captain. Following the season, Étienne was voted the New England Class A Player of the Year for 2001. In high school, he attended College Jean-Eudes in Montreal, Quebec, playing defensive back for the football team. College career He played for the New Hampshir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boulay-Moselle
Boulay-Moselle (; german: Bolchen, Moselle Franconian: ''Bolchin'') is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in northeastern France. The locality of Halling-lès-Boulay (German: ''Hallingen'') was incorporated in the commune in 1972. Until 2015, Boulay-Moselle was a subprefecture of the Moselle department. Population See also * Camp du Ban-Saint-Jean *Communes of the Moselle department The following is a list of the 725 communes of the Moselle department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Communes of Moselle (department) Duchy of Lorraine {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Du Boulay
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Du Boulay is a surname, and may refer to: * Arthur du Boulay (1880–1918), British military officer * César-Egasse du Boulay (died 1678), French historian * Clair du Boulay, British expert in pathology and medical education * F. R. H. Du Boulay (1920–2008), British medieval historian * François Jacques Houssemayne Du Boulay (1759–1828), British financier * Henry Du Boulay (1840–1925), Archdeacon of Bodmin, Cornwall * James Houssemayne Du Boulay (1868–1943), British civil servant in India * Sir Roger Du Boulay (1922–2020), British diplomat * Shirley du Boulay (born 1933), British author and biographer See also * Boulay Boulay is a surname, and may refer to: * Antoine Jacques Claude Joseph, comte Boulay de la Meurthe (1761–1840), French politician and magistrate * Diana Boulay (born 1946), Canadian artist * Étienne Boulay (born 1983), Canadian footballer * F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivier Boulay
Olivier Boulay (born August 9, 1957, in France) is an automobile designer. Since 2009, he has been the Vice President of Daimler's Advanced Design Centre in Beijing, China."Daimler considering an Advanced Design Center in Beijing" ''Automotive World'', April 06, 2009 He was educated at ''École supérieure d'art graphique et d'architecture intérieure'' in until June 1981, and graduated from the in |
Mathieu Boulay
Mathieu Boulay (born November 23, 1987) is a former Canadian football defensive lineman. He played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Eskimos. He played CIS football at Bishop's. College career Boulay was a member of the Bishop's Gaiters for four years from 2007 until 2010. He was named the team's lineman of the year his senior season, along with being recognized as the Defensive MVP. As well he was named Most Outstanding Defensive Lineman in the 2010 East-West Shrine Game. Despite his efforts, Boulay went undrafted in the 2011 CFL Draft. Professional career Saskatchewan Roughriders Boulay signed a free agent deal with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in May, 2011. He was released on June 25. Montreal Alouettes Boulay was signed by the Montreal Alouettes on June 1, 2013. He was released June 9, 2013. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Boulay signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on July 22, 2013. In 5 games, he recorded 3 special teams tackle. He was relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diana Boulay
Diana Boulay (born November 22, 1946) is a Canadian artist known for her sculptures using recycled plastics and found objects. Early life and education Boulay received a BFA degree from the University of Quebec at Montreal in 1981. Work Boulay has been creating recycled plastic sculptures for over 45 years.France Filion, Le Droit, Aug. 2004 Boulay's process involves preparing discarded plastics by color, creating monochrome scenarios by interlocking the objects without glue, support frames or paint. Using recycled materials is a central aspect of her practice; even her packing cases are discarded suitcases, used rolling cabinets and pizza carrying cases.Paula Lindekugel-Willis, Minot Daily News, Dec. 1998 Many of her acrylic showcases are "rejects" from manufacturers, aquariums, terrariums and/or other containers she finds at flea markets. Thomas Frick of Art in America magazine reviewed her work in the January 1988 issue, commenting that "What strikes one most about Boulay- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joséphine Boulay
Joséphine Pauline Boulay (22 May 1869 – 5 August 1925) was a French organist, composer and professor. Career Born in Paris, she became blind at age three. She began her studies with the Blind Sisters of St. Paul and then with the National Institution for the Blind. She was admitted to the Conservatoire de Paris in 1887 and studied with César Franck and Jules Massenet. In 1888, she became the first woman to win a first prize in organ at the Conservatoire. Appointed a professor at the National Institution for the Blind, she took charge of the organ and composition classes there while continuing her musical apprenticeship at the Conservatoire. There, she went on to win a second prize for harmony in the class of Charles Lenepveu in 1890, a second prize for counterpoint and fugue in 1895 in the class of Jules Massenet, and finally a first prize in 1897 in the composition class of Gabriel Fauré. For thirty-seven years she taught piano, organ, composition and harmony for young bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antoine Jacques Claude Joseph, Comte Boulay De La Meurthe
Antoine Jacques Claude Joseph, comte Boulay de la Meurthe (; 19 February 17614 February 1840), was a French politician and magistrate. Biography Boulay was the son of an agricultural labourer, born at Chamousey (Vosges). He became orphaned at an early age and was adopted by his uncle l'Abbé POIROT. Called to the bar at Nancy in 1783, he presently went to Paris, where he rapidly acquired a reputation as a lawyer and a speaker. He supported the revolutionary cause in Lorraine, and fought at Valmy (1792) and Wissembourg (1793) in the republican army. But his moderate principles brought suspicion on him, and during the Terror he had to go into hiding. He represented La Meurthe in the Council of Five Hundred, of which he was twice president, but his views developed steadily in the conservative direction. Fearing a possible renewal of the Terror, he became an active member of the plot for the overthrow of the Directory in November 1799. He was rewarded by the presidency of the legis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boulay-les-Barres
Boulay-les-Barres () is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France. Population See also *Communes of the Loiret department The following is the list of the 325 communes of the Loiret department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Communes of Loiret {{Loiret-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
