Jacques Testu de Belval
Abbé Jacques Testu de Belval (c. 1626, Paris – June 1706) was a French ecclesiastic and poet. Best known for his light poetry, he was also a preacher, translator and king's almoner.
Jacques Testu de Belval
- Born
- 1626 · Paris.
- Died
- 1706
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- poet · religious role · preacher · translator · priest · theologian
- Fields
- poetry
- Languages
- French
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Abbé Jacques Testu de Belval (c. 1626, Paris – June 1706) was a French ecclesiastic and poet. Best known for his light poetry, he was also a preacher, translator and king's almoner.
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Born at Paris in 1626, died in 1706.
The recorded working language is French. The field of work recorded is poetry. Positions recorded include abbot and seat 15 of the Académie française.
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