Théodore-Pierre Bertin
 Théodore-Pierre Bertin (2 November 1751 – 25 January 1819) was the author of fifty-odd works on various subjects but is primarily remembered as the person responsible for adapting Samuel Taylor's shorthand to the French language and introducing modern shorthand to France.Born at Provins (Seine-et-Marne) to Louis Bertin a parliamentary lawyer and Louise Mitantier Bertin taught English before travelling to London to work as a translator.