Fournier is a

French French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ...

surname. It is a former designation of

baker A baker is a tradesperson who bakes and sometimes sells breads and other products made of flour by using an oven or other concentrated heat source. The place where a baker works is called a bakery. History Ancient history Since grains ha ...

. Prior to the 1900s it was the designation of a

firefighter A firefighter is a first responder and rescuer extensively trained in firefighting, primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten life, property, and the environment as well as to rescue people and in some cases or jurisdictions also ...

. The firefighter became by default the baker as he was normally in charge of the communal ovens. As fewer people kneaded their own bread, he commenced this task, became more skilled and thus became the baker. Notable people with the surname include: * Alain Fournier, computer graphics researcher *

Alain-Fournier Alain-Fournier () was the pseudonym of Henri-Alban Fournier (3 October 1886 – 22 September 1914Mémoi ...

(Henri-Alban Fournier), French writer *

Alphonse Fournier Alphonse Fournier, (March 24, 1893 – October 8, 1961) was a Canadian politician. Born in Methuen, Massachusetts, he was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada representing the Quebec riding of Hull in the 1930 federal election ...

(1893–1961), Canadian politician * Amédée Fournier, French bicycle racer * Catherine Fournier (Canadian politician) (born 1992), Canadian politician *

Christophe Fournier Dr. Christophe Fournier was the formal president of the Médecins Sans Frontières organisation (MSF). Career Fournier received an M.D. from the Université d'Auvergne in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and holds a degree in tropical medicine, epidemi ...

, president of the Médecins Sans Frontières organisation * Claude Fournier (1745–1825), a personality of the French Revolution, nicknamed l'Americain * Claude Fournier (born 1931), filmmaker * Colin Fournier, professor of The Bartlett School of Architecture *

Edgar Fournier Edgar E. Fournier (June 1, 1908 – April 29, 1994) was a teacher, principal and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Madawaska County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1952 to 1960 and Restigouche—Madaw ...

, Canadian politician *

Eduardo Fournier Eduardo Antonio Furniel Arriagada (born 2 January 1956), commonly known as Eduardo Fournier, is a Chilean former footballer who played at both professional and international levels before becoming a coach. Career Playing career Born in Talca, ...

, Chilean football player *

Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (15 February 1834, Paris – 10 June 1884) was a French botanist. He was particularly interested in ferns. He was a member of the Société Royale de Botanique de Belgique. The genus '' Fourniera'' (family Cyathe ...

, French botanist * Evan Fournier (born 1992), French basketball player in the National Basketball Association * Francine Fournier, professional wrestling manager/valet *

François Fournier (disambiguation) François Fournier may refer to: * François Fournier (Lower Canada politician) (1776–1836), land surveyor and politician in Lower Canada * François Fournier (French politician) (1866–1941), French politician from Manduel, Gard * François Fou ...

, multiple people * Georges Fournier, French astronomer * Ghislain Fournier, Canadian politician * Guy Fournier (born 1931), author, playwright, and screenwriter * Heraclio Alfaro Fournier (1893–1962), Spanish-born aviator *Henri Laval Fournier (born 1917), WWII Veteran *

Hubert Fournier Hubert Fournier (born 3 September 1967) is a French football manager and former player who most recently managed Lyon. He formerly managed Reims between 2010 and 2014, Gueugnon in 2008 and was an assistant coach at Stade de Reims from 2009 to 201 ...

(born 1967), French retired footballer * Jack Fournier (1889–1973), first baseman in Major League Baseball * Jack Fournier (1892–1966), Canadian ice hockey player * Jacques Fournier (1285–1342), Bishop of Pamiers, who became Pope Benedict XII * Jean Alfred Fournier (1832–1914), French dermatologist * Jean-Claude Fournier, French comics artist * Jean-Marc Fournier (born 1959), politician and a lawyer *

Joseph Fournier de Belleval Joseph Fournier de Belleval Full name, Josephat Cyprien Justin Fournier-de Bellaval (1891 – 1945) was a French Canadian baritone, singing teacher and retailer. During the 1920s, he recorded over one hundred French language songs, primarily fo ...

(1892–1945), French Canadian baritone * Joseph Michel Fournier (1905–1992), Canadian politician * Laurent Fournier (born 1964), football manager and former midfielder *

Michel Fournier Michel Fournier (1945 – December 2008) was a French cinematographer. Career Fournier is most famous for his early collaborations with director Philippe Garrel. He has also worked with French director Luc Moullet. He worked as cinematogra ...

(born 1944), French parachutist and adventurer *

(1945–2008), French cinematographer * Michelle Fournier (born 1977), Canadian hammer thrower * Naipes Heraclio Fournier, founder of Spanish playing card manufacturer Naipes Heraclio Fournier S.A. * Narcisse Fournier (1809–1880), French journalist * Pierre Fournier (1906–1986), French cellist * Pierre Fournier (1949-2022), Canadian French-language comics creator * Pierre Fournier (born 1952), French comics artist who works under the pseudonym Makyo * Pierre Charles Fournier de Saint-Amant, French chess player * Pierre Simon Fournier (1712–1768), French typographer * Rafael Ángel Calderón Fournier (born 1949), President of Costa Rica from 1990 to 1994 *

Rémi Fournier Rémi Fournier (born 3 November 1983) is a French former professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, Ameri ...

, French football player *

Rift Fournier Rift Fournier (May 16, 1936 – October 6, 2013) was an American writer, screenwriter and television producer. Fournier, who lost the ability to walk at 17 years old due to polio, had a long and diverse career in television. He wrote episodes of n ...

(1936–2013), American writer, screenwriter and television producer *

Robert Fournier-Sarlovèze Mortimer Henri-Robert Fournier-Sarlovèze (January 14, 1869 – July 13, 1937) was a French politician and polo player in the 1900 Summer Olympics. He was born in Paris and died in Compiègne Compiègne (; pcd, Compiène) is a commune in t ...

, French politician and polo player * Ron Fournier, American journalist * Sarto Fournier (1908–1980), Canadian politician *

Sébastien Fournier Sébastien Fournier (born 27 June 1971) is a Swiss football manager, most recently for FC Sion, and former football player. Club career Fournier played for FC Sion, VfB Stuttgart and Servette Geneva, where he spent most of his career. He pl ...

(born 1971), Swiss football player * Stephen Fournier (1852–1919), Canadian politician *

Télesphore Fournier Télesphore Fournier, (August 5, 1823 – May 10, 1896) was a Canadian politician, lawyer, and judge of the Supreme Court of Canada. Born in Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, Lower Canada (now Quebec), the son of Guillaume Fournier an ...

(1823–1896), Canadian politician and jurist * Vernel Fournier, jazz drummer *

William G. Fournier William Grant Fournier (June 21, 1913 – January 13, 1943) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. Biography Fournier was raised ...

, Medal of Honor recipient

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