Philippe de Mézières

Philippe de Mézières (1327–1405) was a French writer, diplomat and soldier.

Also recorded as Philippe de Mezieres.

Philippe de Mézières in brief

Born
1327
Died
1405
Known for
writer, diplomat and soldier
Place of birth
Mézières-en-Santerre
Contents

Overview

Born at Mézières-en-Santerre in 1327, died at Paris in 1405.

In detail

the recorded working language is medieval Latin, Middle French and Latin.

The field of work recorded is literature and military affairs.

Employment is recorded with Luchino Visconti, Andrew, Duke of Calabria and Peter I of Cyprus. Positions recorded include chancellor.

Works named in the authority record are Vita sancti Petri Thomae, Presentatio beate Marie in templo, Le songe du vieil pelerin, Oratio tragedica, Le testament and Epistre au roi Richart.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Philippe de Mézières”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q937715: Philippe de Mézières

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