Ivry-sur-Seine - Personalities

Personalities

  • Pierre Contant d'Ivry (1698–1777), architect born in Ivry-sur-Seine.
  • Maurice Thorez, former leader of the French Communist Party, elected deputy for d'Ivry-sur-Seine in 1932 until his death in 1964.
  • Jean Renaudie, architect and founder of the Atelier de Montrouge who was responsible for the complete renovation of Ivry town centre.
  • Paul Boccara, economist and historian.
  • Nicolas Appert (1749–1841), inventor, spent a number of years in Ivry-sur-Seine
  • Jean Ferrat, singer, spent a number of years in Ivry-sur-Seine before settling in Ardèche.
  • Antoine Spire, sociologist and writer.
  • Antonin Artaud, writer, died in Ivry-sur-Seine on 4 March 1948.
  • Dany N'Guessan, footballer, currently playing for Leicester City F.C. in the English Coca Cola Championship.
  • Bakary Sako, footballer
  • Luc Abalo, handball player
  • Tripy Makonda,footballer
  • Souleymane Bamba,footballer
  • Mana Dembele,footballer
  • Mickael Toti,basketball player
  • Yannick Bonheur figure skater
  • Bano Traore, athlete

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