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Philippe Pontiès
Philippe is a masculine given name, cognate to Philip, and sometimes also a surname. The name may refer to: * Philippe of Belgium (born 1960), King of the Belgians (2013–present) * Philippe (footballer) (born 2000), Brazilian footballer * Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders, father to Albert I of Belgium * Philippe d'Orléans (other), multiple people * Philippe A. Autexier (1954–1998), French music historian * Philippe Blain, French volleyball player and coach * Philippe Najib Boulos (1902–1979), Lebanese lawyer and politician * Philippe Broussard (born 1963), French journalist * Philippe Coutinho, Brazilian footballer * Philippe Daverio (1949–2020), Italian art historian * Philippe Djian (born 1949), French author * Philippe Dubuisson-Lebon, Canadian football player * Philippe Ginestet (born 1954), French billionaire businessman, founder of GiFi * Philippe Gilbert, Belgian bicycle racer * Philippe Noiret, French actor * Philippe Petit, French performer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip
Philip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Macedonian Old Koine language, Greek (''Philippos'', lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of (''philos'', "dear", "loved", "loving") and (''hippos'', "horse"). Prominent Philips who popularized the name include List of kings of Macedonia, kings of Macedonia and one of the apostles of early Christianity. ''Philip'' has #Philip in other languages, many alternative spellings. One derivation often used as a surname is Phillips (surname), Phillips. The original Greek spelling includes two Ps as seen in Philippides (other), Philippides and Philippos, which is possible due to the Greek endings following the two Ps. To end a word with such a double consonant—in Greek or in English—would, however, be incorrect. It has many diminutive (or even hypocorism, hypocoristic) forms including Phil, Philly (other)#People, Philly, Phillie, Lip (other), Lip, and Pip (other), Pip. There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Gilbert
Philippe Gilbert (born 5 July 1982) is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer, who is best known for winning the 2012 UCI Road World Championships – Men's road race, World Road Race Championships in 2012, and for being one of two riders, along with Davide Rebellin, to have won the three Ardennes classics – the Amstel Gold Race (men's race), Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne and Liège–Bastogne–Liège – in a single season, which he accomplished in 2011 UCI World Tour, 2011. Gilbert also finished the 2011 season as the overall winner of the UCI World Tour. A Classics specialist, Gilbert has won several classic cycle races, including Paris–Tours twice (2008, 2009 Paris–Tours, 2009), the Giro di Lombardia twice (2009 Giro di Lombardia, 2009, 2010 Giro di Lombardia, 2010), the Amstel Gold Race four times (2010 Amstel Gold Race, 2010, 2011 Amstel Gold Race, 2011, 2014 Amstel Gold Race, 2014, 2017 Amstel Gold Race, 2017), La Flèche Wallonne (2011 L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe's
Philippe's, or "Philippe the Original" ( ) is a restaurant located in downtown Los Angeles, California. The restaurant is well known for continuously operating since 1908, making it one of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles. It is also renowned for claiming to be the inventor of the French dip sandwich. The restaurant has been located at 1001 North Alameda Street, on the edge of Chinatown, in the Historical District of Los Angeles, two blocks north of Olvera Street, and close to Union Station, since 1951. History Philippe Mathieu emigrated from France to Buffalo, New York, in 1901, moving to Los Angeles in 1903. He opened a deli with his brother, Arbin, shortly after arriving. In 1908 he opened his first Philippe restaurant at 300 N. Alameda Street, where he served roast beef, roast pork, roast lamb, liver pâté and blood sausage. Mathieu's restaurants were in L.A.'s traditional Frenchtown neighborhood, which was razed to build Los Angeles City Hall. In 1911, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Édouard Philippe
Édouard Charles Philippe (; born 28 November 1970) is a French politician serving as Mayor (France), mayor of Le Havre since 2020, previously holding the office from 2010 to 2017. He was Prime Minister of France from 15 May 2017 to 3 July 2020 under President Emmanuel Macron. A lawyer by occupation, Philippe is a former member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), which later became The Republicans (France), the Republicans (LR). He served as a member of the National Assembly (France), National Assembly from 2012 to 2017, representing Seine-Maritime's 7th constituency. After being elected to the presidency on 7 May 2017, Macron appointed him Prime Minister of France. Philippe subsequently appointed First Philippe government, his government on 17 May. He was succeeded by Jean Castex before his reelection to the mayorship in Le Havre. As prime minister, Philippe led the centrist LREM–MoDem coalition into the 2017 French legislative election that returned his government w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-Loup Philippe
Jean-Loup Philippe (24 March 1934 – 3 February 2025) was a French actor, writer and director of film and theatre He is best known for his role in Jean Rollin's 1975 horror classic '' Lèvres de sang''. He collaborated with Rollin on several occasions, having worked on '' Les paumées du petit matin'' (1981), '' Killing Car'' (1993) and '' La nuit des horloges'' (2007). Life and career Philippe began his acting career in 1956, appearing uncredited in the film ''En effeuillant la marguerite'', with Daniel Gélin and Brigitte Bardot. He had a larger role in his next film, ''Escapade'', with Louis Jourdan. Following his 1957 film, ''Une manche et la belle'', his acting career became somewhat erratic, with film appearances occurring every few years. After a long break, Philippe returned with the film, ''L'itinéraire marin'' in a small role, and his first time working with French director Jean Rollin. He starred in the 1963 film ''Les bonnes causes'', with award-winning actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Verneret
Philippe Verneret (born 3 July 1962 in Cluses) is a French former alpine skier who competed in the 1984 Winter Olympics and 1988 Winter Olympics. External links * * 1962 births Living people French male alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for France Alpine skiers at the 1984 Winter Olympics Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics People from Cluses Skiers from Haute-Savoie 20th-century French sportsmen {{France-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Swan
Philippe Swan (born Philippe Colpaert on 18 March 1961 in Elisabethville, Democratic Republic of the Congo) is a Belgian singer-songwriter. He had a hit in 1989 with "Dans ma rue". He is now practising painting under the artist name Le Closier, in a style close to pop art and urban art. He lives and works in the United States. Biography After his studies in Solvay, he worked in a Belgian record company. Then he wrote a few songs, including "J'ai joué, j'ai perdu", "Suzy", "Policy of Love", "Je plane", "Machinalement" and "Rien faire sauf l'amour". "Dans ma rue" was released in France in 1989 and reached No. 36 on the French SNEP Singles Chart. However, he preferred to write and compose for other artists, released a few albums under his own name, then became a producer. His most notable client was Mélanie Cohl, who performed a song from the soundtrack of the Walt Disney movie ''Mulan Hua Mulan () is a legendary Chinese folk heroine from the Northern and Southern dynastie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Senderos
Philippe Sylvain Senderos (; born 14 February 1985) is a Swiss retired professional footballer who played as a defender. Senderos began his career at Servette, before moving to England as a teenager with Arsenal. He made 116 appearances over seven seasons with the North London club, and won the FA Cup in 2005. Following loans to Milan Milan ( , , ; ) is a city in northern Italy, regional capital of Lombardy, the largest city in Italy by urban area and the List of cities in Italy, second-most-populous city proper in Italy after Rome. The city proper has a population of nea ... and Everton F.C., Everton, he then moved to Fulham F.C., Fulham on a free transfer in 2010, where he played for four seasons. Senderos then had brief spells at clubs in Spain, England, Scotland, Switzerland and the United States. A full Switzerland national football team, Swiss international from 2005 to 2016, Senderos won 57 caps and scored 5 goals. He was included in the Swiss squads for thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Sella
Philippe Sella (born 14 February 1962, in Tonneins) is a French former rugby union player. He started as a rugby league junior in his home town before switching to rugby union. As a former French rugby union player, he held the record for most international appearances until beaten by Jason Leonard. He became a member of the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 1999, and the IRB Hall of Fame in 2008. Sella joined Saracens in 1996 from French side Agen. He and Australian Michael Lynagh were the catalysts for Saracens as they made the transition into the professional era, and Sella's presence helped other players make up their minds about joining the up-and-coming club. He made a then world record 111 appearances (or caps) for France France, officially the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. Overseas France, Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the Atlantic Ocean#North A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Russo
Philippe Russo is a French singer-songwriter (born on 4 October 1961, Paris). He had a hit between 1986 and early 1987 in France with his single "Magie noire", devoted to the discothèques, which peaked at #10 on the SNEP SNEP (, in English National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing) is the inter-professional organisation that protects the interests of the French record industry. Originally known under the acronym SNICOP, the organisation was established in ... Singles Chart. Then he published several singles until 1991, but they were unsuccessful and failed to reach the chart. Therefore, Russo can be deemed a one-hit wonder.Elia Habib, ''Muz hit. tubes'', p. 99 () He was the guitar of Marc Lavoine during this one's last concert tour. Discography Singles References {{DEFAULTSORT:Russo, Philippe 1961 births French male singers French-language singers French pop singers Living people Writers from Paris French male singer-songwriters French singer-songwri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Petitcolin
Philippe Petitcolin (born 1952) is a French businessman, and the CEO of Safran from April 2015 to December 2020. Petitcolin was born in 1952. He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics, followed by an Executive MBA from the '' Centre de Perfectionnement aux Affaires'' (CPA), now part of HEC Paris since 2002. He was appointed as CEO of Safran in April 2015 and left the position at the end of 2020. He has been the vice-chairman of c (ASD) (Belgium) since April 2015. References 1952 births Living people People from Meuse (department) French chief executives Safran Group people Nancy-Université alumni HEC Paris alumni {{France-business-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Petit
Philippe Petit (; born 13 August 1949) is a French highwire artist who gained fame for his unauthorized highwire walks between the towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris in 1971 and of Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1973, as well as between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City in August 1974. Since then, Petit has lived in New York, where he has been artist-in-residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, another site of his aerial performances. He has done wire walking as part of official celebrations in New York, across the United States, and in France and other countries, as well as teaching workshops on the art. In 2008, '' Man on Wire'', a documentary directed by James Marsh about Petit's walk between the towers, won numerous awards including the 2009 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. '' The Walk'', a film based on Petit's walk, was released in September 2015, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Petit and directed by Robert Zemeckis. Peti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
