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Name Origin

Frédéric is a French masculine given name, a variant of Frederick. It originates from the Germanic words 'fridu' meaning 'peace' and 'rīc' meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. Therefore, Frédéric traditionally means 'peaceful ruler' or 'king of peace'.

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Famous People

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)

Composer and pianist

  • Considered one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era.
  • Known for his piano nocturnes, mazurkas, polonaises, and études.

Frédéric Mistral (1830-1914)

Poet, writer, and Nobel laureate

  • Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1904.
  • Wrote poetry in Occitan, a Romance language spoken in southern France.

Frédéric Bazille (1841-1870)

Painter

  • Member of the Impressionist movement.
  • Known for his paintings depicting everyday life and landscapes.

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904)

Sculptor

  • Designed and sculpted the Statue of Liberty.

Frédéric Bastiat (1801-1850)

Economist, statesman, writer

  • Known for his work on free trade and classical liberalism.
  • Authored influential works such as 'The Law' and 'Economic Sophisms'.