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Doucet
Doucet is a French language surname, especially popular in Canada, the former area of Acadia in particular (now Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and parts of Quebec and New England). As a result of the Great Expulsion in 1755 and later from Acadia, Doucets are also amongst the Cajuns and Creoles of Louisiana. The first Doucet to reach North America is thought to be Major Germain Doucet dit La Verdure, a French military officer at Port-Royal (now Annapolis Royal) in 1632 who attempted to defend what is now Maine and Acadia from invasions from Boston in 1654. Many Doucets in North America trace their lineage to Germain Doucet. Variants and pronunciation Common variants include "Doucett" and "Doucette". Most Doucets in Canada pronounce their surname as "DOU-set" or "Dou-SET", rather than "Dou-SAY" as modern French might require. Some argue this pronunciation may derive from dialects of sixteenth-century French such as was found in Brittany, a common origin of Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Doucet is a French language surname, especially popular in Canada, the former area of Acadia in particular (now Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and parts of Quebec and New England). As a result of the Great Expulsion in 1755 and later from Acadia, Doucets are also amongst the Cajuns and Creoles of Louisiana. The first Doucet to reach North America is thought to be Major Germain Doucet dit La Verdure, a French military officer at Port-Royal (now Annapolis Royal) in 1632 who attempted to defend what is now Maine and Acadia from invasions from Boston in 1654. Many Doucets in North America trace their lineage to Germain Doucet. Variants and pronunciation Common variants include "Doucett" and "Doucette". Most Doucets in Canada pronounce their surname as "DOU-set" or "Dou-SET", rather than "Dou-SAY" as modern French might require. Some argue this pronunciation may derive from dialects of sixteenth-century French such as was found in Brittany, a common origin of Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Early Doucet
Early Joseph Doucet III (born October 28, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University. Early years Early Doucet High school football, prepped at St. Martinville High School in St. Martinville, Louisiana. Doucet was the top-rated receiver in the nation, as well one of the top five athletes. He was named an All-American by ''Parade (magazine), Parade''. As a senior, he was named to First-team 4A all-state as well was honorable mention academic all-state. Doucet was exceptionally versatile, playing quarterback, running back, receiver, and Kick returner, return man for his team. He ran for 3,592 yards on 470 carries and 52 touchdowns during his career. Doucet also participated in four different postseason teams, helping his basketball team, which included future LSU athlete Darrel Mitchell, to the state championship, as well as taking his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clive Doucet
Clive Doucet (born 1946) is a Canadian writer and politician. He served as the Ottawa City Councillor for Capital Ward from 1997 to 2010 and ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Ottawa in the 2010 Ottawa municipal election, finishing third with 15 per cent of the vote. Eight years later, he again ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Ottawa, this time finishing second with 22 per cent of the vote. Early life Doucet was born in 1946 in London, England to an Acadian serviceman from Grand Étang and an English war bride. Doucet grew up in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, having moved there at the age of six. He also spent some of his youth in St. John's, Newfoundland. Doucet was raised as a Catholic, and his mother was Protestant. He became a Quaker in 1980. He first came to Ottawa in his teens when his father worked there. Doucet played for the Carleton Ravens football team for one season, and then moved to the University of Toronto. A football injury took him out of that sport and into the sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doucette
Doucette is a French language surname and a variant of Doucet. Notable people with the name include: * Allan Doucette (1872–1901), American footballer * Bernard Doucette (died 1974), Franco-American meteorologist * Chad Doucette (born 1988), Canadian singer * Don Doucette (born 1952), American college basketball coach * Eddie Doucette, American sportscaster * Fred Doucette, American politician from New Hampshire * Jeff Doucette (born 1947), American actor * Jerry Doucette (1952–2022), Canadian guitarist, who released music as "Doucette" * John Doucette (1921–1994), American actor * John Doucett or Doucette (died 1726), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia * John W. Doucette, officer in the United States Air Force * Paul Doucette (born 1972), American drummer * Ryan Doucette (born 1983), Canadian actor * Sarah Doucette, Canadian politician See also * Doucette, Texas * Doucet, surname * Doucett Doucett is a French language surname and a variant of Doucet. Notable people wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Doucet
Jean Alfred "Fred" Doucet (born January 30, 1939) is a Canadian lobbyist, educator, university administrator, and political aide. He was chief of staff to Brian Mulroney, from 1983 to 1984, when he was Leader of the Opposition and was a senior adviser, from 1984 to 1987, after Mulroney was elected Prime Minister of Canada. Early life and education Born in Grand Étang, Nova Scotia, Doucet received a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Francis Xavier University in 1960, a Bachelor of Education degree in 1964 from Mount Allison University, and a Master of Education degree in 1966 from Mount Allison University. In 1976, he received a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Ottawa. It was while Doucet was at St. Francis Xavier University he met Brian Mulroney. Fred Doucet is the younger brother of Gerald Doucet, a Canadian Progressive Conservative politician and lobbyist. Academic career From 1960 to 1962, Doucet was a high school teacher in Manitoba. From 1962 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Doucet
Andrea Doucet (born c.1960) is a Canadian social scientist and writer. She is professor of sociology and gender studies at Brock University, and holds the Canada Research Chair in gender, work and care. She was also the editor of the academic journal ''Fathering (journal), Fathering''. Early life Doucet was born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada in 1960, where she grew up in an anglophone family. Her sister is BBC journalist Lyse Doucet . Education Doucet completed her BA in political theory at York University in Toronto and her MA in international development studies at Carleton University. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy, PhD in social and political sciences in 1995 from Cambridge University. Career In 1995 and 1996 Doucet was a post doctoral fellow and lecturer at Cambridge. From 1995 to 1998 she was an assistant professor of sociology at Saint Mary's University (Halifax), St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. At Carleton University, she was professor of sociolog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine Doucet
Catherine Doucet (born Catherine Green; June 20, 1875 – June 24, 1958) was an American actress. She appeared in more than 30 films between 1915 and 1954. Her film debut came in ''As Husbands Go''. Doucet's work on Broadway began with ''Brown of Harvard'' (1906) and ended with ''Oh, Brother!'' (1945). Doucet was married to Paul Doucet, "a prominent actor of French extraction" for 14 years until his death in 1928. Partial filmography * ''From the Valley of the Missing'' (1915) - Mrs. Vandecar * ''A Daughter of the Sea'' (1915) - Mrs.Rutland * ''The Dragon'' (1916) - Mayme * ''A Circus Romance'' (1916) - Zaidee * '' Playing With Fire'' (1916) - Rosa Derblay * ''The Steel Trail'' (1923) - Olga * ''Beauty for Sale'' (1933) - Mrs. Gardner (uncredited) * ''As Husbands Go'' (1934) - Emmie Sykes * '' Little Man, What Now?'' (1934) - Mia Pinneberg * ''The Party's Over'' (1934) - Sarah * ''Servants' Entrance'' (1934) - Anastasia Gnu * '' Wake Up and Dream'' (1934) - Madame Rose * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benoit Doucet
Benoit Doucet (born April 23, 1963) is a Canadian-German ice hockey coach and a former professional player. He spent most of his professional playing career in Germany and represented the German Men's National Team at the 1994 and 1998 Olympic Games and three World Championships. He is currently the head coach of EV Moosburg in Germany. Playing career Doucet played for the Hull Olympiques in the junior league QMJHL alongside John Chabot and Sylvain Turgeon and then spent the 1984-85 season at the Université de Moncton. He went undrafted, but was invited to the Calgary Flames training camp in 1985 and made 79 AHL appearances for Calgary's affiliate Moncton Golden Flames in the 1985-86 season. Doucet never landed a spot on the Flames' NHL roster and after competing in the Canadian National Team system in 1986-87, he left North America to pursue a career in Europe. This proved to be a decision that he would never regret, Doucet said years later. He spent his first two years in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cat Doucet
Daly Joseph "Cat" Doucet Sr. (November 8, 1899 – February 9, 1975) was an American politician who served as Sheriff of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana from 1936 to 1940 and 1952 to 1968. Background Doucet was born in Grand Prairie, Louisiana. Doucet was elected sheriff in 1936, served for four more years, and later returned in 1952 for sixteen years, his civil rights endorsement and anti-segregation stance giving Doucet enough African-American support to combat his electoral rivalry. He was investigated by the FBI for his role in the presence of gambling and prostitution in his local parish, and was once indicted for embezzlement. Legacy He had six children with his wife Anna Dorcey. Doucet died at his daughter's house in New Orleans on February 9, 1975. He has been described as a colorful figure for his time. Doucet was inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame in 1999. Bibliography *''The Cat and St. Landry'' (1972) by Mary Alice Fontenot Mary A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germain Doucet
Germain Doucet, Sieur de La Verdure (born around 1595 near Couperans en Brye, most likely Coubron northeast of Paris, France) was a French commander in the French colony of Acadia. Doucet's career began when he entered into an association with Charles de Menou d'Aulnay, noted seaman, captain, and future governor of Acadia. In 1632, he arrived in Acadia with the governor Isaac de Razilly. He served as master of arms of Fort Pentagouet (now Castine, Maine) as a major. After the death of d'Aulnay in 1650, Doucet became commandant serving at the French fort of Port Royal (now Annapolis Royal). Under Major General Robert Sedgwick, the English captured the fort on 15 August 1654. Under the terms of the surrender, Doucet was forced to leave Acadia Acadia (french: link=no, Acadie) was a colony of New France in northeastern North America which included parts of what are now the Maritime provinces, the Gaspé Peninsula and Maine to the Kennebec River. During much of the 17th and ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camille Doucet
Camille Doucet (16 May 1812 in Paris – 1 April 1895 in Paris) was a French poet and playwright. Biography Camille Doucet was born on 16 May, 1812, in Paris, France. He was a solicitor's clerk and notary, the secretary of Baron Fain in the cabinet of King Louis-Philippe, then the general manager of theater administration at the ministry of the Emperor's Household in 1863. Several times a candidate for the Académie française, he was elected a member in 1865 and was the permanent secretary from 1876. As Manager of Theater Administration, in 1867 Camille Doucet authorized the café-concerts "to use costumes, cross-dressing; to perform plays, to have interludes of dance and acrobatics"; these measures would support the further development of large venues, such as the Folies Bergère or the Olympia. Although Flaubert complained of him, he had a reputation for honesty and kindness; the memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt show that he supported her debuts at the Comédie-Française and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camey Doucet
Camey Joseph Doucet is a Cajun musician and disc jockey. Doucet has been twice honored by the Cajun French Music Association being inducted into the hall of fame in its inaugural year in 1997 and awarded for ''Continuing Contribution to Cajun Music'' in 2004. Biography Camey was born April 4, 1939, in Crowley, Louisiana. He is the son of Julian and Louisa Doucet. Camey married Deanna Brasseaux in 1959 and they have two children, Mark and Nancy. Also, they have seven grandchildren: Hannah, Hailey, Harley, Hunter, Haven, Dylan, and Kelsey. Camey served for two years in the U.S. Army, and worked as a policeman in Crowley for three years. He started in radio by lending amplifiers and speakers to AM 1560 KAJN radio. Camey was asked to apply for a job as a sales person. After two months he was given a Saturday afternoon French program, which he did for three and a half years. "Born a musician", his mother said," He was trying to sing before he could talk". He recorded his first recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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