Marguerite Porete

Marguerite Porete was a French poet, mystic, memoirist, philosopher and beguine (1250–1310). She was born at County of Hainaut and died at Paris.

Also recorded as Marguerite of Hainault.

Overview

Born at County of Hainaut in 1250, died at Paris in 1310.

In detail

the recorded working language is Old French and French.

The authority associates the name with Beguines and Beghards.

Residence is recorded at Valenciennes.

Chronology

  1. 1250Marguerite Porete born at County of Hainaut.
  2. 1310Marguerite Porete died at Paris.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Marguerite Porete”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q255132: Marguerite Porete

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