Jean Lemaire de Belges
Walloon poet and historian who lived primarily in France
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Summary
Jean Lemaire de Belges was born on January 1, 1473[1], in Bavay[2]. He died on January 1, 1524[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], essayist[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[10]
- Notable work: La plainte du desiré[11], Les regretz de la dame infortunee[12], La chronique de 1507[13], La légende des Vénitiens[14], Carnet de notes[15], Des anciennes pompes funeralles[16], Les Illustrations de Gaule et singularitez de Troye[17], Epitres de l'amant vert[18], La concorde des deux langages[19], La concorde du genre humain[20], Epistre du roy a Hector de Troye[21], Contes de Cupido et Atropos[22], Les XXIIII couplets de la valitude et convalescence d'Anne de Bretaigne[23], Le temple d'Honneur et de Vertus[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Jean Lemaire de Belges[26]
- Given name: Jean[27]
- Pseudonym: Jean Lemaire de Belges[28]
- Relative: Jean Molinet[29]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31], Grove Art Online[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Middle French[33], medieval Latin[34]
- Name in native language: Jehan Le Maire[35]
Why It Matters
Jean Lemaire de Belges has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Jean Lemaire de Belges born?
Jean Lemaire de Belges's place of birth was Bavay[2].
Where did Jean Lemaire de Belges die?
Jean Lemaire de Belges passed away in Paris[4].
What did Jean Lemaire de Belges do for work?
Jean Lemaire de Belges worked as a poet[5], writer[6], essayist[7], and historian[8].