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Viaud, Julien
(Encyclopedia) Viaud, Julien: see Loti, Pierre.Loti, Pierre
(Encyclopedia) Loti, PierreLoti, Pierrepyĕr lôtēˈ [key], pseud. of Julien ViaudJulien ViaudzhülyăNˈ vyō [key], 1850–1923, French novelist, an officer in the French navy. He achieved popularity with…Gautier, Théophile
(Encyclopedia) Gautier, ThéophileGautier, Théophiletāôfēlˈ [key]Gautier, Théophile gōtyāˈ [key], 1811–72, French poet, novelist, and critic. He was a leading exponent of “art for art's sake”—the…Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Infoplease has everything you need to know about Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Check out our country profile, full of essential information about Saint Pierre and Miquelon's geography, history, …Brewer's: Pierre
A conspirator in Otway's Venice Preserved. He is described as a patriot of the bluntest manners, and a stoical heart. Uglier than Pierre du Coignet (French). Coignèes was an advocate-…Pierre Curie
Pierre Curie was a 19th century French scientist whose work with his wife, Marie Curie, led to some of the most important discoveries in modern physics and chemistry. After an unconventional…Pierre Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau was prime minister of Canada for nearly 16 years beginning in 1968. A professor before he jumped into politics with the Liberal party, Pierre Trudeau entered office with a brainy…Pierre Cardin
Pierre Cardin became one of the world’s top fashion designers in the 1960s, then went on to become the head of a global brand that included perfume, household items, luggage and more. Born in Italy…DBC Pierre Biography
writerBorn: 1961Best Known as: author who wrote Vernon God Little Birthplace: Australia DBC Pierre was the winner of the Man Booker Prize for fiction in…Pierre Toussaint Biography
Pierre Toussaint philanthropist Born: 1766Birthplace: Santo Domingo He was originally a slave brought to New York City in 1787. Upon his owner's death and the subsequent impoverishment of the…Trending
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