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Eugène Pelletan
Pierre Clément Eugène Pelletan (29 October 1813 – 13 December 1884) was a French writer, journalist and politician.
Born in Royan, Charente-Maritime, Eugène Pelletan was an associate of Lamartine, but refused an appointment to the office in the foreign affairs ministry. Elected deputy in 1863, he joined the opposition to the Second Empire regime. His bright and eloquent speeches won him fame as a brilliant orator. Re-elected in 1869, he protested against the war with Prussia and became a member
Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) World Championships of Beach Ultimate were held in Royan.
Personalities.
Born in the commune of Royan:
- Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons, (c. 1558–1628), merchant, explorer and colonizer
- Eugène Pelletan (1813–84), writer, journalist and politician
- Jeanne Pelisson-Mallet (1873–1961), painter
Famous residents:
- Pablo Picasso
- Leon Trotsky
- Émile Zola
See also.
- Communes of the Charente-Maritime department