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Christopher Christopher is the English language, English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek language, Greek name Χριστόφορος (''Christophoros'' or ''Christoforos''). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "Jesus ...

People using Christophe as a pseudonym

* Christophe ( Georges Colomb) (1856–1945), French comic strip artist and botanist * Christophe (singer) (1945-2020), French singer

Notable people with the given name Christophe

Christophe Barratier Christophe Barratier (born 17 June 1963) is a French film producer, director and screenwriter, and lyricist. Early life and education Barratier is the son of the actress Eva Simonet and M. Barratier. He is the nephew of the film director Jacques ...

, French filmmaker * Christophe Beck, Canadian composer *

Christophe Dumaux Christophe Dumaux (born 1979) is a French classical countertenor. Life and career Christophe Dumaux initially studied voice and cello at his local conservatory in Châlons-en-Champagne and in 2000 entered the Conservatoire National Supérieur d ...

, French opera singer *

Christophe Gans Christophe Gans (born 11 March 1960) is a French film director, producer, and screenwriter who specializes in horror and fantasy movies. Life and career Gans was born in Antibes, France. As a teenager, he spent a large portion of his time crea ...

, French filmmaker * Christophe Keckeis, chief of the Swiss Armed Forces *

Christophe Lemaitre Christophe Lemaitre (; born 11 June 1990) is a French sprinter who specialises in the 100 and 200 metres. In 2010, Lemaitre became the first white athlete to break the 10-second barrier in an officially timed 100 m event. Lemaitre has run a su ...

, French Sprinter * Christophe Moreau, French cyclist *

Christophe Naegelen Christophe Naegelen (born 30 December 1983) is a French Independent politician who has represented Vosges's 3rd constituency in the National Assembly since 2017. In parliament, Naegelen has been serving on the Finance Committee since 2020. H ...

(born 1983), French politician *

Christophe Revault Christophe Maurice Robert Revault (22 March 1972 – 6 May 2021) was a French professional Association football, footballer who played as a Goalkeeper (association football), goalkeeper. After his playing career, he was the sporting director of h ...

(1972–2021), French footballer * Christophe Rinero, French cyclist * Christophe Soulé, French mathematician

Notable people with the surname Christophe

Eugène Christophe Eugène Christophe (born Malakoff, Paris, France, 22 January 1885, died in Paris, 1 February 1970) was a French road bicycle racer and pioneer of cyclo-cross. He was a professional from 1904 until 1926. In 1919 he became the first rider to wear ...

, French cyclist * Henri Christophe, first King of Haiti *

Paul Christophe Paul Christophe (born 10 February 1971) is a French politician who has represented Nord's 14th constituency in the National Assembly since 2017. Early life Christophe was born in Les Sables-d'Olonne in the department of Vendée. Career ...

(born 1971), French politician

People using Christophe as a pseudonym

Notable people with the given name Christophe

Notable people with the surname Christophe

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