Poiret is a French language surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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Jean Poiret
Jean Poiret, born Jean Poiré (17 August 1926 – 14 March 1992), was a French actor, director, and screenwriter. He is primarily known as the author of the original play ''La Cage aux Folles (play), La Cage aux Folles''.
Early career
Poire ...
, French author
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Jean Louis Georges Poiret
Jean Louis Georges Poiret (25 April 1872 - 1932) was Lieutenant-Governor of Guinea when it was a French colonial empire, French colony. Born in Le Mans, he served twice as acting Governor of French Guinea; 9 May 1912 to 7 March 1913 and from 23 Oc ...
, former Lieutenant-Governor of Guinea
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Jean Louis Marie Poiret
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (11 June 1755 in Saint-Quentin, Aisne, Saint-Quentin7 April 1834 in Paris) was a French clergyman, Botany, botanist, and Exploration, explorer.
From 1785 to 1786, he was sent by Louis XVI of France, Louis XVI to Algeri ...
, French clergyman, botanist, and explorer
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Jeanne Poiret Boivin, French jewelry designer
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Paul Poiret
Paul Poiret (20 April 1879 – 30 April 1944) was a French fashion designer, a master couturier during the first two decades of the 20th century. He was the founder of his namesake haute couture house.
Early life and career
Poiret was bor ...
, French fashion designer
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Surnames of French origin