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1893 In France
Events from the year 1893 in France. Incumbents *President: Marie François Sadi Carnot *President of the Council of Ministers: ** until 4 April: Alexandre Ribot ** 4 April-3 December: Charles Dupuy ** starting 3 December: Jean Casimir-Perier Events * 10 March – Côte d'Ivoire becomes a French colony. * 16–17 August – Massacre of Italians at Aigues-Mortes: Italian workers of the ''Compagnie des Salins du Midi'' are attacked in Aigues-Mortes (France) by French villagers and workers with at least 8 deaths. Anti-French riots erupt in Italy. In Rome the windows of the French Embassy are smashed and for a while the angry mob seems to get out of hand. * 20 August – Legislative election held. * 3 September – Legislative election held. * 10 October – First vehicle registration plates in the Seine (department), under terms of a Paris Police Ordinance of 14 August. Births January to June * 3 February – Gaston Julia, mathematician (died 1978). * 5 February – Arsène Rou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its Metropolitan France, metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea; overseas territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Due to its several coastal territories, France has the largest exclusive economic zone in the world. France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Andorra, and Spain in continental Europe, as well as the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands, Suriname, and Brazil in the Americas via its overseas territories in French Guiana and Saint Martin (island), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabist
An Arabist is someone, often but not always from outside the Arab world, who specialises in the study of the Arabic language and culture (usually including Arabic literature). Origins Arabists began in medieval Muslim Spain, which lay on the frontier between the Muslim world and Christendom. At various times, either a Christian or a Muslim kingdom might be the most hospitable toward scholars. Translation of Arabic texts into Latin (mostly of works on mathematics and astronomy) began as early as the 10th century, major works dates from the School of Toledo, which began during the reign of Alfonso VII of Castile, (1105–1157). Translations were made into medieval Latin or Church Latin, then Europe's ''lingua franca'', or into medieval Spanish, which was the vernacular language of that time and place. Early translations included works by Avicenna, Al-Ghazali, Avicebron, etc.; books on astronomy, astrology, and medicine; and the works of some of the Ancient Greek philosophe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Eluère
Alfred Eluère (28 July 1893 – 12 March 1985) was a French rugby union player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics The 1920 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1920; nl, Olympische Zomerspelen van 1920; german: Olympische Sommerspiele 1920), officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIe olympiade; nl, Spelen van .... In 1920 he won the silver medal as member of the French team. References External linksprofile 1893 births 1985 deaths Sportspeople from Maine-et-Loire French rugby union players Olympic rugby union players of France Rugby union players at the 1920 Summer Olympics Olympic silver medalists for France Medalists at the 1920 Summer Olympics Presidents of the French Rugby Federation {{France-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1952 In France
Events from the year 1952 in France. Incumbents *President: Vincent Auriol *President of the Council of Ministers: ** until 20 January: René Pleven ** 20 January-8 March: Edgar Faure ** starting 8 March: Antoine Pinay Events *25 February – Battle of Hòa Bình ends in defeat for French forces by the Việt Minh in Vietnam. *1 October – Operation Bretagne begins in Vietnam. *19 October – Alain Bombard begins to sail from Canary Islands to Barbados in 65 days; he reaches them 23 December. *29 October – Operation Lorraine begins. *October – Battle of Nà Sản begins. *8 November – Operation Lorraine ends with no decisive result. *2 December – Battle of Nà Sản ends in French victory. *Luxury brand Givenchy is founded by fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy. Arts and literature *1 June – Roman Catholic Church bans books of André Gide. Sport *25 June – Tour de France begins. *19 July – Tour de France ends, won by Fausto Coppi Angelo Fausto Coppi (; 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Verneuil
Louis Jacques Marie Collin du Bocage (14 May 1893 – 3 November 1952), better known by the pen name Louis Verneuil, was a French playwright, screenwriter, and actor. Biography Born in Paris, Verneuil wrote approximately sixty plays and was best known for comedy.Playwright Verneuil Found Dead in Paris . ''''. 4 November 1952. p. 33. Many of his works were produced on including ''Monsieur Lamberthier'', adapted into ''Jealousy'' (1928) starring [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 In France
Events from the year 1977 in France. Incumbents * President: Valéry Giscard d'Estaing * Prime Minister: Raymond Barre Events *13 March – Municipal Elections held. *20 March – Municipal Elections held. *27 June – Djibouti receives its independence from France. *10 September – Hamida Djandoubi's is the last guillotine execution in France (at Marseille) and the last legal beheading in the Western world. *7 December – Launch of the Simca Horizon, a five-door medium-sized hatchback which will also be built in Britain as a Chrysler and the US as a Plymouth and Dodge. It replaces the Simca 1100 in France, and runs alongside the Chrysler Avenger saloon and estate in Britain. Arts and literature *31 January – Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris officially opened. *7 May – Marie Myriam wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1977 for France with her song "''L'oiseau et l'enfant''" ("The Bird and the Child"). Sport *30 June – Tour de France begins. *24 July – Tour de France end ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René Mourlon
René Fernand Alexandre Mourlon (12 May 1893 – 19 October 1977) was a French sprint runner who competed at the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op ... in the 100 m and 4×100 metre relay. He won a silver medal in the relay in 1920 and finished fifth in 1924, while failing to reach the final in other events. Nationally he won the 100 m title in 1912 and 1922. From 1939 to 1958 he served as the technical director of the French Athletics Federation. His younger brother André was also an Olympic sprinter. References 1893 births 1977 deaths French male sprinters Olympic silver medalists for France Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Athletes (tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 In France
Events from the year 1983 in France. Incumbents * President: François Mitterrand * Prime Minister: Pierre Mauroy Events *19 January – Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie is arrested in Bolivia. *February – Launch of the Pininfarina styled modern supermini hatchback, the Peugeot 205, which will be produced alongside the 104, though its predecessor is set to be withdrawn from most export markets by the end of the year once the 205 is on sale in all key markets. The 205 is initially sold as a five-door hatchback, but will be joined by a three-door version and a high performance GTI next year. *6 February – Klaus Barbie is officially charged with war crimes. *24 February – The Peugeot 205 supermini is officially launched with a range of hatchbacks and convertibles. *6 March – Municipal Elections held. *13 March – Municipal Elections held. *23 September – Violence erupts in New Caledonia between native Kanaks and French expatriates. The French government withdraws the pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marguerite Broquedis
Marguerite Marie Broquedis (; married names Billout-Bordes; 17 April 1893 – 23 April 1983) was a French tennis player. Biography Broquedis was born on 17 April 1893 in Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. She moved with her family to Paris around the turn of the century and started playing tennis on two dusty courts that were part of the Galerie des machines. Later she joined the Racing Club de France. Broquedis competed at the 1912 Olympics at Stockholm where she won the gold medal in outdoor singles by beating German Dora Köring 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 in the final. In mixed doubles, she won the bronze medal partnering Albert Canet. In 1913 and 1914, she won the French championships,The French championships were only open to players from French clubs at the time. beating 15-year-old Suzanne Lenglen in the 1914 final. Broquedis, nicknamed "the goddess", is also known for being the only player to ever beat Lenglen in a fully played singles final. She also took part in the 1924 Olympi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Faÿ
Bernard Faÿ (; 3 April 1893 – 31 December 1978) was a French historian of Franco-American relations, an anti-Masonic polemicist who believed in a worldwide Jewish-Freemason conspiracy (see: Judeo-Masonic conspiracy theory) and during World War II a Vichy official. Faÿ had first-hand knowledge of the United States and had studied at Harvard. He translated into French an excerpt of Gertrude Stein's ''The Making of Americans'' and wrote his view of the United States as it was at the beginning of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. He also published studies of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Faÿ was a friend of Stein, Alice B. Toklas and the American composer Virgil Thomson, who owed to Faÿ his access to French intellectual circles since Faÿ knew most of the people in musical and literary Paris. He was active in compiling files on and attacking and imprisoning Freemasons during the Vichy regime from 1940 to 1944. He was convicted and sentenced to life in pris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 In France
Events from the year 1967 in France. Incumbents * President: Charles de Gaulle * Prime Minister: Georges Pompidou Events *5 March – Legislative Election held. *12 March – Legislative Election held. *19 March – A referendum in French Somaliland favors the connection to France. *6 April – Georges Pompidou begins to form the next French government. *28 April – Elf Aquitaine petroleum brand launched. *24 July – During an official state visit to Canada, President Charles de Gaulle declares to a crowd of over 100,000 in Montreal: '' Vive le Québec libre!'' (Long live free Quebec!). *29 July – Georges Bidault moves to Belgium where he receives political asylum. *24 September – Cantonales Elections held. *1 October – Cantonales Elections held. *17 November – Author Régis Debray is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment in Bolivia. *27 November – Charles De Gaulle vetoes British entry into the European Economic Community again. *11 December – The Concorde aircraft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcel Rey-Golliet
Michel Rey-Golliet (21 March 1893 – 18 September 1967) was a French boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics The 1920 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1920; nl, Olympische Zomerspelen van 1920; german: Olympische Sommerspiele 1920), officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIe olympiade; nl, Spelen van .... In 1920 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the middleweight class after losing his fight to the eventual silver medalist Georges Prud'Homme. References External linksprofile 1893 births 1967 deaths Middleweight boxers Olympic boxers for France Boxers at the 1920 Summer Olympics French male boxers {{France-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
