Gaspard
Gaspard is a given name and surname of French origin. It is the French form of the name Jasper, which is derived from the Persian word "kansbar," meaning "treasurer." The name is commonly used in French-speaking countries and has various notable bearers.
Notable People Named Gaspard[edit | edit source]
- Gaspard Ulliel (1984–2022) - A French actor and model known for his roles in films such as Hannibal Rising and A Very Long Engagement.
- Gaspard de Coligny (1519–1572) - A French nobleman and admiral, a prominent Huguenot leader during the French Wars of Religion.
- Gaspard Monge (1746–1818) - A French mathematician, the inventor of descriptive geometry, and a key figure in the development of the metric system.
Fictional Characters[edit | edit source]
- Gaspard - A character in the book The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
- Gaspard - A character in the video game Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Related Names[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Gaspard de la Nuit - A suite of piano pieces by Maurice Ravel.
- Gaspard II de Coligny - A French nobleman and admiral, a prominent Huguenot leader during the French Wars of Religion.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- French Wars of Religion
- Huguenots
- Metric system
- Descriptive geometry
- The Little Prince
- Dragon Age: Inquisition
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