Joachim du Bellay

French writer, poet, literary critic, and member of the Pléiade (1522–1560)
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Joachim du Bellay

Summary

Joachim du Bellay is a human[1]. Born in Liré[2], he… he was born on 1522[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 1, 1560[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], and literary critic[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liré[2], Joachim du Bellay…
  • Joachim du Bellay passed away in Paris[4].
  • Joachim du Bellay was born on 1522[3].
  • Joachim du Bellay died on January 1, 1560[5].
  • Joachim du Bellay died on 1560[10].
  • Joachim du Bellay is buried at Notre-Dame de Paris[11].
  • Joachim du Bellay's father was Jean III du Bellay[12].
  • Joachim du Bellay held citizenship in France[13].
  • Joachim du Bellay worked as a writer[6].
  • Joachim du Bellay's professions included poet[7].
  • Joachim du Bellay worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Joachim du Bellay's field of work was Renaissance literature[14].
  • Joachim du Bellay's field of work was French literature[15].
  • Joachim du Bellay was educated at University of Poitiers[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Joachim du Bellay is La Défense et illustration de la langue française[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Joachim du Bellay is Le fruit noir avec un noyaux[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Joachim du Bellay is The Regrets[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Joachim du Bellay is Q3230634[20].
  • Joachim du Bellay was a member of La Pléiade[21].
  • Joachim du Bellay is recorded as male[22].
  • Joachim du Bellay's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Joachim du Bellay's family is recorded as du Bellay family[24].
  • Joachim du Bellay is associated with the La Pléiade movement[25].
  • Joachim du Bellay's Commons category is recorded as Joachim du Bellay[26].
  • The cause of death was stroke[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joachim du Bellay was born in Liré[2]. He was born on 1522[3]. His father was Jean III du Bellay[12].

Education

Joachim du Bellay's education included a stint at University of Poitiers[16]. He studied under Jean Daurat[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], and literary critic[8]. Fields of work include Renaissance literature[14], a literary movement[29] and French literature[15], a field of study[30].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include La Défense et illustration de la langue française[17], a text[31]; Le fruit noir avec un noyaux[18], a literary work[32]; The Regrets[19], a literary work[33], founded in 1853[34]; and Q3230634[20], a literary work[35]. Things named for Joachim du Bellay include Place Joachim-du-Bellay[36], a square[37], in France[38], founded in 1973[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1560[5] and 1560[10]. Joachim du Bellay died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was stroke[27]. He is buried at Notre-Dame de Paris[11].

Why It Matters

Joachim du Bellay has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Works attributed to him include La Défense et illustration de la langue française[41], a text[42]. Entities named for him include Place Joachim-du-Bellay[36], a square[37], in France[38], founded in 1973[39].

FAQs

Where was Joachim du Bellay born?

Joachim du Bellay was born in Liré[2].

Where did Joachim du Bellay die?

Joachim du Bellay passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Joachim du Bellay's parents?

Joachim du Bellay's father was Jean III du Bellay[12].

What did Joachim du Bellay do for work?

Joachim du Bellay worked as writer[6], poet[7], and literary critic[8].

Where did Joachim du Bellay go to school?

Joachim du Bellay was educated at University of Poitiers[16].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . lemonde.fr. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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