Martial d'Auvergne

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Martial d'Auvergne born?Circa 1420
2. When did Martial d'Auvergne die?May 13, 1508
3. Where was Martial d'Auvergne born?Auvergne, France
4. What is the primary career?Notary at Châtelet and attorney for the Paris parlement
5. What is the composition period for key work?Between 1477 and 1483
6. Who was Martial d'Auvergne?Martial d'Auvergne was a French poet and legal official from the 15th century, born around 1420 in the region of Auvergne.

Paris Parlement: A high court in medieval France that served as a supreme judicial and legislative body.
Versified Chronicle: A historical account presented in poetic form, combining factual reporting with literary artistry.
Courtly Love: A medieval literary and social concept that idealized romantic love, often involving chivalry and devotion.
Satire: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.