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Name Origin

Gaspard is a French masculine given name, derived from the Persian name 'Kaspar' meaning 'treasurer' or 'keeper of the treasure'. It gained popularity through its association with one of the three wise men who visited baby Jesus.

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Famous People

Gaspard Monge (1746-1818)

French mathematician and inventor

  • Pioneer in descriptive geometry
  • Developed techniques for projecting three-dimensional objects onto two-dimensional surfaces
  • Contributed to the development of differential calculus and linear algebra

Gaspard Ulliel (1984-2022)

French actor and model

  • Won a César Award for Best Actor for his role in 'It's Only the End of the World'
  • Appeared in films such as 'Hannibal Rising', 'A Very Long Engagement', and 'The Transporter 3'