Maurice Scève
French poet
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Summary
Maurice Scève was born on 1501[1] in Lyon[2]. He died on 1564[3] in Lyon[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (627 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Field of work: French poetry[10]
- Student: Louise Labé[11], Pernette Du Guillet[12], Pontus de Tyard[13], Antoine Héroet[14], Guillaume Desautels[15]
- Notable work: Q110738186[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Movement: School of Lyon[18]
- Genre: narrative poetry[19], heraldry[20], elegy[21]
- Commons category: Maurice Scève[22]
- Family name: Q113880286[23]
- Given name: Maurice[24]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Middle French[27], Latin[28], Spanish[29], French[30]
- Name in native language: Maurice Scève[31]
- Start of work period: 1535[32]
Why It Matters
Maurice Scève has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Maurice Scève born?
Maurice Scève was born in Lyon[2].
Where did Maurice Scève die?
Maurice Scève passed away in Lyon[4].
What did Maurice Scève do for work?
Maurice Scève worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and translator[7].