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Pierre Joseph
Pierre-Joseph (also Pierre Joseph) is a given name and can refer to: *Pierre-Joseph Alary, (1689–1770), French ecclesiastic and writer * Pierre-Joseph Amoreux (1741–1824) French physician and naturalist * Pierre Joseph Bonnaterre (1752–1804), French naturalist * Pierre-Joseph Bourcet (1700–1780), French tactician, general, chief of staff, mapmaker and military educator * Pierre-Joseph Cambon, (1756–1820), French statesman * Arthur Cardin (1879–1946), Canadian politician * Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau (1820–1890), first Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec *Pierre-Joseph Thoulier d'Olivet (1682–1768), French abbot, writer, grammarian and French translator *Pigneau de Behaine (1741–1799), French Catholic priest, helped establish Vietnamese Nguyễn Dynasty after Tây Sơn rebellion *Pierre Joseph Céloron de Blainville (1693–1759), French Canadian Officer of Marine *Pierre-Joseph Desault, (1738–1795), Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
