Academy, The French

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• The French Academy —     The French Academy     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The French Academy     The French Academy was founded by Cardinal de Richelieu in 1635. For several years a number of learned gentlemen, such as Godeau, de Gombeaud, Giry, Chaplain, Habert, de… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• The French Connection (hockey) — The French Connection was a line of professional ice hockey forwards who played together for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League from 1972 until 1979. The line consisted of Hall of Famer Gilbert Perreault at centre and All Stars Rick …   Wikipedia

• French Academy, The — • Founded by Cardinal de Richelieu in 1635 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

• The French Lieutenant's Woman (film) — Infobox Film name = The French Lieutenant s Woman caption = Original film poster director = Karel Reisz producer = Leon Clore writer = Harold Pinter John Fowles(novel) starring = Meryl Streep Jeremy Irons Hilton McRae David Warner Penelope Wilton …   Wikipedia

• University of the French West Indies and Guiana — Infobox University name = University of the French West Indies and Guiana native name = Université des Antilles et de la Guyane (UAG) latin name = motto = established = type = Public endowment = staff = faculty = president = provost = principal …   Wikipedia

• Academy Award for Best Director — Awarded for Excellence in cinematic direction achievement Presented by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Country United States First awarded 1929 (for direction in films released durin …   Wikipedia

• Academy Award for Best Actress — Awarded for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Presented by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Country United States Currently held by Natalie Portman …   Wikipedia

• French literature of the 17th century — mdash;the so called Grand Siècle mdash;spans the reigns of Henry IV of France, the Regency of Marie de Medici, Louis XIII of France, the Regency of Anne of Austria (and the civil war called the Fronde) and the reign of Louis XIV of France. The… …   Wikipedia

• French and Saunders — Format Sketch comedy, parody Created by Dawn French Jennifer Saunde …   Wikipedia

• Academy Award for Best Actor — Awarded for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Presented by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Country United States First awarded 1929 (for performances in films released during …   Wikipedia