Germain
[ zhĕr-măn′ ]
French mathematician who made significant advances in theoretical mathematics. Her researches into number theory in particular provided the first partial solution to Fermat's last theorem (1820).
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But this time, we also shot in St. Germain, as well as the Marais, which is filled with all these beautiful coffee shops.
Chloe Sevigny on ‘The Cosmopolitans,’ New York’s Frat Boy Takeover, and ‘Asshole’ Michael Alig | Marlow Stern | August 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDavid Beckham's three sons enjoyed a kickaround at the Paris St Germain training ground this weekend.
Putman's funeral will elicit new tributes Wednesday at the Saint-Germain-des-Prés church in Paris.
Andrée Putman, ‘the Grande Dame of Design,’ Revolutionized Interiors | Tracy McNicoll | January 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTOn October 3, I'll be in the bar at Calgary's Le Germain Hotel from 8:30 pm to 10 pm.
Eric Pape makes the case for Becks to say non to Paris Saint-Germain.
David Beckham to Paris: Why Soccer Star Should Stay in Los Angeles | Eric Pape | December 24, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
One of her humours was to unite the son of her minister, with a niece of the widowed Queen of Saint Germain's.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterIn 1554, Diane, who was ill, begged the king to go to Saint-Germain and leave her for a short time until she recovered.
Catherine de' Medici | Honore de BalzacThe Comte de Saint-Germain was the last of the alchemists who knew how to clearly explain their science; but he left no writings.
Catherine de' Medici | Honore de BalzacSt. Germain's miracles were more interesting than those of, say, his convert Sainte Genevive.
A Wanderer in Paris | E. V. LucasSt. Germain's church has a little old glass that is charming and much bad new.
A Wanderer in Paris | E. V. Lucas
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