Doyen

Doyen is a surname. The word doyen (doyenne in the feminine grammatical gender) is derived from the French term for dean, e.g. Dean (religion) and Dean (education).

In the English language, its meaning has extended to refer to any senior member of a group, particularly one whose knowledge or abilities exceed that of other members.

Doyen may refer to:

  • Charles A. Doyen (1859-1918) - American Marine Corps officer
  • Gabriel François Doyen (1726-1806) - French painter
  • Gustave Doyen (1827-?) - French painter
  • Louis Doyen - French inventor of Doypack
  • The Doyen and Doyenne of France, the oldest living Français

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