(Encyclopedia) Jusserand, Jean JulesJusserand, Jean JuleszhäN zhül zhüsəräNˈ [key], 1855–1932, French diplomat and author, b. Lyon. After service in London, Constantinople, and Copenhagen, he was…
(Encyclopedia) Brunhoff, Jean deBrunhoff, Jean dezhäN də brüˈnôf [key], 1899–1937, French author and illustrator of children's books, b. Paris. He wrote and illustrated The Story of Babar, the Little…
(Encyclopedia) Bagaza, Jean-BaptisteBagaza, Jean-BaptistezhäN-bätēstˈ bägäzäˈ [key], 1946–2016, Burundian army officer and political leader. An ethnic Tutsi, he was educated at Belgian military…
(Encyclopedia) Ramée, Joseph JacquesRamée, Joseph Jacqueszhôzĕfˈ zhäk rämāˈ [key], 1764–1842, French architect. He left France in 1792 and was active in Germany (where he built the Hamburg Exchange)…
(Encyclopedia) Belmondo, Jean-PaulBelmondo, Jean-PaulzhäN-pōl bĕlmôNdōˈ [key], 1933–, French film actor, b. Neuilly-sur-Seine, studied Paris Conservatory. Belmondo made his film debut in 1957, but…
(Encyclopedia) Wiertz, Antoine JosephWiertz, Antoine JosephäNtwänˈ zhôzĕfˈ vērts [key], 1806–65, Belgian historical painter. He enjoyed such prestige that the government built him a studio in…
(Encyclopedia) Bimeler, Joseph MichaelBimeler, Joseph Michaelbīˈmələr [key], 1778–1853, German religious leader, originally called Bäumler. A teacher of the separatists in Württemberg, in 1817 he led…
