Lefèvre
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Lefèvre, Lefevre, LeFevre, Le Fevre, or Le Fèvre is a common family name
, particularly among French-speaking populations. It means smith
. The name is also used for other things than people.
French Revolution; The Triumph of God's Love; p.176
Family name
A family name is a type of surname and part of a person's name indicating the family to which the person belongs. The use of family names is widespread in cultures around the world...
, particularly among French-speaking populations. It means smith
Smith (metalwork)
A metalsmith, often shortened to smith, is a person involved in making metal objects. In contemporary use a metalsmith is a person who uses metal as a material, uses traditional metalsmithing techniques , whose work thematically relates to the practice or history of the practice, or who engages in...
. The name is also used for other things than people.
Lefèvre / Lefevre
- Alain LefèvreAlain LefèvreAlain Lefèvre, CQ is a Quebecois pianist and composer. He is one of the Québécois pianists who have sold the greatest number of musical recordings.In 2009, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec....
- André Lefèvre, disambiguation page
- Edouard LefèvreEdouard LefèvreEdouard Lefèvre was a French entomologist who specialised in Coleoptera.He was a civil servant.-References:...
- Ernesto Tisdel LefevreErnesto Tisdel LefevreErnesto Tisdel Lefevre was a Panamanian politician.He served as First Vice President of Panama in the cabinet of Belisario Porras from 1918 to 1920 and also as acting President of Panama from January 30, 1920 to October 1, 1920.-References:...
- Edwin LefèvreEdwin LefèvreEdwin Lefèvre was an American journalist, writer, and statesman most noted for his writings on Wall Street business.Lefèvre was born George Edwin Henry Lefèvre on 23 January 1871 in Colón, Colombia , the son of Henry Lefèvre , who was for many years the general agent of the Pacific Steamship...
- Géo LefèvreGéo LefèvreGéo Lefèvre was a French sports journalist and the originator of the idea for the Tour de France.He suggested the idea for the Tour at a meeting with Henri Desgrange, editor of the daily newspaper L'Auto as a way to boost circulation. Desgrange recruited Lefèvre from the rival daily sports paper,...
- Guy Lefèvre de la BoderieGuy Lefèvre de la BoderieGuy Lefèvre de la Boderie was a French Orientalist, Bible scholar and poet....
(1541–1598), French orientalist, Bible scholar and poet - Jacques Lefèvre d'ÉtaplesJacques Lefèvre d'ÉtaplesJacques Lefèvre d’Étaples or Jacob Faber Stapulensis was a French theologian and humanist. He was a precursor of the Protestant movement in France. The "d’Étaples" was not part of his name as such, but used to distinguish him from Jacques Lefèvre of Deventer, a less significant contemporary, a...
(also called Jacob Faber Stapulensis; c. 1455–1536), French theologian and humanist - Jacques LefèvreJacques Lefèvre (fencer)Jacques Lefèvre was a French fencer.At the 1952 Summer Olympics, Lefèvre won a team bronze medal for fencing, as a member of the French Men's Sabre team. He competed for France in the individual and team sabre events at each Summer Olympics from 1948 to 1964.-External links:*...
- Jérôme LefèvreJérôme LefèvreJérôme Lefèvre is a French art curator, art director and critic.Jérôme Lefèvre was part of Crème Brûlée fanzine where he wrote about noise music, grindcore, post-rock and ambient music genres as well as on records by visual artists...
, art director and writer - Laurent LefèvreLaurent LefèvreLaurent Lefèvre is a French former professional road bicycle racer, last for UCI Professional Continental team...
- Lefèvre familyLefèvre familyThere were various members of the Lefèvre family engaged in tapestry weaving, in Europe of the 17th and 18th centuries.-Origins:We hear of one Lancelot Lefebvre as one of the masters of tapestry weaving in Brussels and in Antwerp in 1655; and in Italy, in 1630, we read of a certain Pierre le Fevre,...
, tapestry weavers - Pascal LefèvrePascal LefèvrePascal Lefèvre is a retired javelin thrower from France, who competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea but did not reach the final. He set his personal best on August 28, 1989 in Duisburg...
- Rachelle LefèvreRachelle LefèvreRachelle Lefevre is a Canadian actress. She has starred in the television series Big Wolf on Campus and had recurring roles in What About Brian, Boston Legal, and Swingtown. She played the vampire Victoria in the first two films of the Twilight saga, before being replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard...
- Raymond LefèvreRaymond LefèvreRaymond Lefèvre was a French easy listening orchestra leader, arranger and composer.Born in Calais, France, Lefèvre is best known for his 1968 theme "Soul Coaxing ", which became an international hit...
- Théo LefèvreThéo LefèvreThéodore Joseph Albéric Marie "Théo" Lefèvre was a lawyer at the Ghent court of justice. In 1946 he became deputy of the Belgian parliament for the PSC-CVP. Between 25 April 1961 and 28 July 1965 he was the 39th Prime Minister of Belgium.-External links:*...
- Xavier LefèvreXavier LefèvreJean Xavier Lefèvre was a Swiss-born French clarinettist.In 1778, at the age of 15, Lefèvre became a member of the French Guards band. When the National Guard was formed in the year of the Revolution he played in this and from 1790 was its deputy conductor. In 1814 he was made a Chevalier of the...
, Swiss clarinetist and composer
LeFevre / Le Fèvre / Le Fevre
Lefevre, a man of extensive learning, a professor in the University of Paris, and a sincere and zealous papist. In his researches into ancient literature his attention was directed to the Bible, and introduced its study among his students.French Revolution; The Triumph of God's Love; p.176
- Adam LeFevreAdam LeFevreAdam LeFevre is an American character actor, poet and playwright who works in cinema, television, theater and commercials....
- Benjamin Le FevreBenjamin Le FevreBenjamin Le Fevre was a nineteenth century politician from Ohio.-Biography:Born near Maplewood, Ohio, Le Fevre attended Miami University in 1858 and 1859 and studied law in Sidney, Ohio...
(1838–1922), 19th century politician from Ohio - Carlene LeFevreCarlene LeFevreCarlene LeFevre is a competitive eater from Henderson, Nevada . She and her husband, Rich LeFevre, are said to form the "First Family of Competitive Eating" in spite of having normal weights and ages around 60, and are both top ranked members of the International Federation of Competitive Eating...
- Frank J. LeFevreFrank J. LeFevreFrank Jacob Le Fevre was a U.S. Representative from New York, son of Jacob Le Fever.Born in New Paltz, New York, Le Fevre attended the public schools and the New Paltz Normal School.He became engaged in banking....
(1874–1941), United States Representative from New York, son of Jacob Le Fever - Jacques Le FèvreJacques Le FèvreJacques Le Fèvre was a French Roman Catholic theologian and controversialist.-Life:He became archdeacon of his Lisieux and vicar-general of the Archbishopric of Bourges...
(towards middle of 17th century–1716), French Roman Catholic theologian and controversialist - Jay Le FevreJay Le FevreJay Le Fevre was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New Paltz, Ulster County, he graduated from the Lawrenceville School and attended Dartmouth College. During the First World War he served as a second lieutenant in the Reserve Officers Training Corps, Field Artillery, at Camp...
(1893–1970), United States Representative from New York - Jean Le FevreJean Le FevreJean Le Fevre was a Burgundian chronicler and seigneur of Saint Remy. He is also known as Toison d'or because he served as King of Arms to the Order of the Golden Fleece. Of noble birth, he adopted the profession of arms and with other Burgundians fought in the English ranks at Agincourt...
(c. 1395–1468), Burgundian chronicler and seigneur of Saint Remy - Joel T. LeFevre
- Mylon LeFevreMylon LeFevreMylon LeFevre is an American Christian music singer, who was the leader of the Grammy Award-winning band Mylon and Broken Heart. He is a member of the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame. He currently travels around the United States, ministering, teaching and singing...
- Nicasius le FebureNicasius le FebureNicasius le Febure, a.k.a. Nicolas le Febure or Nicasius le Fevre or Nicolas le Fèvre , was a French chemist and alchemist who was appointed to positions by both French and English royalty.-Life and work:...
(also called Nicaise le Fèvre; 1615–1669), French chemist and alchemist - Rich LeFevreRich LeFevreRich LeFevre is a competitive eater from Henderson, Nevada . Rich and his wife, Carlene LeFevre, are said to form the "First Family of Competitive Eating" in spite of having normal weights and ages around 60, and are both top ranked members of the International Federation of Competitive Eating...
- Robert LeFevreRobert LeFevreRobert LeFevre was an American libertarian businessman, radio personality, and primary theorist of autarchism.-Early life:...
- Steve Le Fevre, presenter of Weekday breakfast at BBC Radio BristolBBC Radio BristolBBC Radio Bristol is the BBC Local Radio service for the English city of Bristol and the surrounding former Avon area. Launched in September 1970, it broadcasts from Broadcasting House in Bristol on FM frequencies 94.9 MHz , 104.6 MHz , 103.6 MHz , on AM 1548 kHz and on DAB.The...
- Tanneguy Le Fèvre (also called Tanaquillus Faber; 1615–1672), French classical scholar
- Ted LeFevreTed LeFevreTed LeFevre is an American theatrical set designer.-Early life:He was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and has worked in and around New York City since 1990...
- Ulrik le FevreUlrik le FevreUlrik le Fevre is a Danish former professional football player and manager, and current FIFA-licensed player agent. He was an elegant and technichal left winger, who had a fierce shot. He played for Danish club Vejle Boldklub, German club Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Brugge in Belgium, and won...
(born 1946), Danish soccer player and manager
Combinations with other surnames
- Anne Le Fèvre Dacier (1654–1720), French scholar and translator of the classics
- Charles Shaw-Lefevre, disambiguation page
- George Shaw-Lefevre, 1st Baron EversleyGeorge Shaw-Lefevre, 1st Baron EversleyGeorge John Shaw-Lefevre, 1st Baron Eversley PC, DL was a British Liberal Party politician. In a ministerial career that spanned thirty years, he was twice First Commissioner of Works and also served as Postmaster General and President of the Local Government Board.-Background and...
- Jacques Guarrigue-LefèvreJacques Guarrigue-LefèvreJacques Guarrigue-Lefèvre is the founder, owner and current president of Paris Élysée, a private club based in Paris. He is one of the numerous great-nephews of Baron of Buttlar-Bradenfels, Hans Treusch. He started as a fashion designer. He was born on 13 July 1961, near Düsseldorf, Germany, to...
- John George Shaw LefevreJohn George Shaw LefevreSir John George Shaw-Lefevre KCB , was a British barrister, Whig politician and civil servant.Shaw-Lefevre was the son of Charles Shaw-Lefevre by his wife Helen, daughter of John Lefevre. Charles Shaw-Lefevre, 1st Viscount Eversley, was his elder brother...
- Julia Marton-LefèvreJulia Marton-LefèvreJulia Marton-Lefèvre is Director General of IUCN the world’s largest conservation/environment membership organization which brings together states, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, scientists and experts in a unique worldwide partnership...
Other uses
- The LeFevresThe LeFevresThe LeFevres, or The Singing LeFevres, were an American Southern gospel singing group, active for nearly 50 years in the middle of the twentieth century....
(also called The Singing LeFevres), American Southern gospel singing group - Lefevre Peninsula
- Papillon-Lefèvre diseasePapillon-Lefevre diseasePapillon–Lefèvre syndrome , also known as palmoplantar keratoderma with periodontitis, is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by a deficiency in cathepsin C.-Characteristics:...
- Lefèvre-Utile, French biscuit manufacturer
- Winnebago WarWinnebago WarThe Winnebago War was a brief conflict that took place in 1827 in the Upper Mississippi River region of the United States, primarily in what is now the state of Wisconsin. Not quite a war, the hostilities were limited to a few attacks on American civilians by a portion of the Winnebago Native...
(also called Le Fèvre Indian War)
See also
- Jacob LeFeverJacob LeFeverJacob Le Fever was a U.S. Representative from New York, father of Frank Jacob Le Fevre.Born in New Paltz, New York, Le Fever attended New Paltz Academy and Amenia Seminary.Supervisor of the town in 1861 and 1862....
- Fevre DreamFevre DreamFevre Dream is a 1982 vampire novel written by bestselling novelist George R. R. Martin. It is set on the antebellum Mississippi River beginning in 1857; it has been described by some as "Bram Stoker meets Mark Twain." The book was first published in the U. S. in 1982 by Poseidon Press and still...
, a 1982 vampire novel by George R. R. Martin - LefebvreLefebvreLefebvre is a common northern French surname. It is also spelled Lefèvre, LeFebvre, LeFèvre, and is used in the related forms Lefeuvre , Lefébure ....
- Febvre