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François Joseph Liger
1819–1907French archaeologist
1 Wikipedia or sister-site articleWikipedia (French) ↗
Famous people · Crissé, Sarthe
François Joseph Liger is the only name on the Crissé list
François Joseph Liger, the French archaeologist, was born in 1819. That places their birth between the Revolution and the Second Empire. Their story is told in one language so far. Within 10 mi, Fresnay-sur-Sarthe lists the most: 6, with Maurice Brianchon first.
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François Joseph Liger
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1819
François Joseph Liger
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Fresnay-sur-Sarthe leads the towns around it, with 6 names.
Questions about famous people from Crissé
Who is the most famous person from Crissé?
François Joseph Liger (French archaeologist) is the best known by our measure: 1 Wikipedia and sister-site articles in different languages.
How many famous people were born in Crissé?
1 people born in Crissé have a French Wikipedia article that confirms the town as their birthplace (and an English one that agrees, when there is one).
What is Crissé known for?
Among its famous people, scientists and doctors: 1 of the 1. That is 100% of the town’s list, against 7% across French towns.
Who counts as from Crissé?
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