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Jean-Baptiste La Curne de Sainte-PalayeFrench historian, philologist, lexicographer
Date of Birth: 09.06.1697
Country:  France |
Content:
- Biography of an Erudite Historian
- Collector and Author
- Romantic Idealization of Chivalry
- Historical Dictionary of French
Biography of an Erudite Historian
Early Life and Ties to His BrotherThe renowned French historian, philologist, and lexicographer was known for his unwavering bond with his twin brother. Allegedly, he remained unmarried to avoid separating from his sibling.
Collector and Author
As a passionate collector of troubadour poetry, he authored the esteemed "Mémoires sur l'ancienne chevalerie" (Memoirs on Ancient Chivalry) in 1753. This erudite and comprehensive work explored chivalry from the perspective of an 18th-century nobleman.
Romantic Idealization of Chivalry
The author portrayed chivalry in a highly romanticized light, extolling its virtues and deeds. He lamented the lack of "culture of mind and spirit" among knights of the medieval era, believing it hindered their potential for greatness.
Historical Dictionary of French
His meticulously compiled "Dictionnaire historique de l'ancien langage françoise" (Historical Dictionary of Ancient French) was published posthumously in several volumes between 1875 and 1882. This invaluable work provided comprehensive historical documentation of the French language from its origins to the 17th century.
