François Villon
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François Villon (Modern French: [fʁɑ̃swa vijɔ̃], Middle French: [frãːˈswɛ viˈlõː]; c. 1431 – after 1463) is the best known French poet of the Late Middle Ages. He was involved in criminal behavior and had multiple encounters with law enforcement authorities.[1] Villon wrote about some of these experiences in his poems.
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François Villon | |
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Born | c. 1431 Paris, France |
Died | after 1463 (aged 31–32) |
Occupation | Poet, thief |
Language | Middle French |
Education | average |
Alma mater | University of Paris |
Notable works | Le Testament, "Ballade des pendus" |
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