Elder son of Clovis and a Rhineland princess (Ripuaire), Thierry took part in the battle of Vouillé and the fight against the Visigoths. He inherited the kingdom of Reims on the death of his father in 511, the territory most exposed to foreign threats. His son Theodebert I inherited his kingdom whic
He began a military career without conviction, before leaving for America. He returned to France in 1800 and became Bonapartes plenipotentiary minister, leaving his post after the execution of the Duc dEnghien. He returned to political life again in 1814, but hostile to the July Monarchy, he retired
Camille Claudel (1864 – 1943) was a French sculptor of talent and genius, a major artist of the late 19th century. Learning to sculpt Camille Anastasia Kendall Maria Nicola Claudel was born on December 8, 1864, daughter of Louise-Athanaïse Claudel and Louis-Prosper Vivenne Claudel. His little br
Caroline Lucretia Herschel (1750 – 1848) was an English astronomer of German origin. In particular, she discovered new comets, including one that bears her name. In charge of household chores Caroline Herschel was born on March 16, 1750 in Hanover, Germany, into a family of musicians; she was the