Jean de Meun

French author (1240–1305)
Person human Q544925
Jean de Meun
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Jean de Meun

Summary

Jean de Meun is a human[1]. Born in Meung-sur-Loire[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1240[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 1, 1305[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean de Meun's place of birth was Meung-sur-Loire[2].
  • Jean de Meun passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean de Meun was born on January 1, 1240[3].
  • Jean de Meun was born on 1240[10].
  • Jean de Meun died on January 1, 1305[5].
  • Jean de Meun died on 1304[11].
  • Jean de Meun died on January 1, 1305[12].
  • Jean de Meun held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean de Meun worked as a poet[6].
  • Jean de Meun worked as a novelist[7].
  • Jean de Meun's professions included translator[8].
  • Jean de Meun's education included a stint at University of Paris[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean de Meun is Le Roman de la Rose[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean de Meun is Li livres de confort de Philosophie[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean de Meun is La vie et epistres Pierres Abaelart et Heloys sa fame[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean de Meun is Le livre des merveilles de Hyrlande[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean de Meun is Li abregemenz noble honme Vegesce Flave René des establissemenz apartenanz a chevalerie[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean de Meun is Le livre Aered de esperituelle amitié[20].
  • Jean de Meun is recorded as male[21].
  • Jean de Meun's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jean de Meun's Commons category is recorded as Jean de Meung[23].
  • Jean de Meun's residence is recorded as rue Saint-Jacques[24].
  • Jean de Meun's given name is recorded as Jean[25].
  • Jean de Meun's work location is recorded as Paris[26].
  • Jean de Meun's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/m/meung.htm[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • MusicBrainz ID: a0b4a9a5-877e-4bc4-bccb-b34a053b2ba6[30]

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Origins and Family

Born in Meung-sur-Loire[2], Jean de Meun… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1240[3] and 1240[10].

Education

Jean de Meun was educated at University of Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], and translator[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Le Roman de la Rose[15], a literary work[31], founded in 1300[32], written by Guillaume de Lorris[33]; Li livres de confort de Philosophie[16]; La vie et epistres Pierres Abaelart et Heloys sa fame[17]; Le livre des merveilles de Hyrlande[18]; Li abregemenz noble honme Vegesce Flave René des establissemenz apartenanz a chevalerie[19]; and Le livre Aered de esperituelle amitié[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1305[5] and 1304[11]. Jean de Meun died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean de Meun ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Works attributed to him include Le Roman de la Rose[36], a literary work[37], founded in 1300[38], written by Guillaume de Lorris[39] and The Romaunt of the Rose[40], a literary work[41].

FAQs

Where was Jean de Meun born?

Born in Meung-sur-Loire[2], Jean de Meun…

Where did Jean de Meun die?

Jean de Meun died in Paris[4].

What did Jean de Meun do for work?

Jean de Meun worked as poet[6], novelist[7], and translator[8].

Where did Jean de Meun go to school?

Jean de Meun was educated at University of Paris[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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