Alexander of Paris
Alexander of Paris, also known as Alexander of Bernay, was a Norman poet of the 12th century, who wrote Li romans d'Alexandre, one of the first poems written in French on the mythical exploits of Alexander the Great. It was composed in twelve-syllable lines, named alexandrines after this work (or possible after him). His work is notable for its portrayal of Alexander the Great as not merely a divine figure, and it inspired a series of subsequent texts that served to vernacularize Alexander the Great within the context of Medieval Europe.
Alexander of Paris
- Name
- Alexander of Paris
- Birthplace
- Bernay, Eure
- Occupation
- Poet
- Born
- 1150 · Bernay.
- Died
- 1190
- Nationality
- Kingdom of France
- Known for
- Roman d'Alexandre · Athis and Prophilias
- Languages
- Old French
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Alexander of Paris, also known as Alexander of Bernay, was a Norman poet of the 12th century, who wrote Li romans d'Alexandre, one of the first poems written in French on the mythical exploits of Alexander the Great. It was composed in twelve-syllable lines, named alexandrines after this work (or possible after him). His work is notable for its portrayal of Alexander the Great as not merely a divine figure, and it inspired a series of subsequent texts that served to vernacularize Alexander the Great within the context of Medieval Europe.
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He was born in Bernay, Eure.
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• Name — Alexander of Paris • Pen Name — Alexander of Bernay • Birthplace — Bernay, Eure • Occupation — Poet • Language — French • Period — 12th century • Subject — Alexander the Great • Notable Works — Li romans d'Alexandre
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Alexander of Paris is recorded as poet.
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1150
Alexander of Paris born at Bernay.
1190
Alexander of Paris died.
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- 1.Parce qu’il a vécu à Paris.
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