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Name Origin

Jacques is a French masculine given name, a variant of the name James. It originates from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (יעקב), meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel'.

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Famous People

Jacques Cartier (1491-1557)

Explorer

  • Explored the Saint Lawrence River
  • Claimed Canada for France

Jacques Cousteau (1910-1997)

Oceanographer, Inventor

  • Co-developed the Aqua-Lung scuba diving apparatus
  • Produced numerous documentaries about the ocean
  • Pioneer in underwater exploration and conservation

Jacques Lacan (1901-1981)

Psychoanalyst, Psychiatrist

  • Influential figure in French psychoanalysis and structuralism
  • Known for his theories on the mirror stage, the unconscious, and language

Jacques Chirac (1932-2019)

Politician

  • President of France (1995-2007)
  • Mayor of Paris (1977-1995)

Jacques Derrida (1930-2004)

Philosopher

  • Founder of deconstructionism
  • Influential figure in post-structuralist philosophy