Peter of Blois

Peter of Blois (1120–1210) was a French poet, writer and diplomat.

Also recorded as Peter of Bath; Petrus Bathoniensis; Petrus Blesensis.

Overview

Born at Blois in 1120, died in 1210.

In detail

Peter of Blois studied at University of Paris. training under Bernard Silvestris is recorded. the recorded working language is medieval Latin and Old French.

Works named in the authority record are Compendium in Job, Libellus de arte dictandi rhetorice, De praestigiis fortunae, Passio Raginaldi principis Antiochiae, Exhortatio ad eos qui nec accipiunt nec predicant crucem and Dialogus inter regem Henricum secundum et abbatem Bonnevallis.

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    “Peter of Blois”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q926670: Peter of Blois

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