François Villon

Not to be confused with the French politician François Fillon
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François Villon was a French poet. Villon was born in Paris in 1431, he died after 1463. His real name was likely François de Montcorbier or François des Loges. Today, he is considered the most important poet of the late  Middle Ages in France. His parents were poor and died when he was still young; Guillaume de Villon was responsible for his upbringing. In 1455, he changed his name to Villon.Pernoud, Régine (2007). "François Villon". Encyclopædia Britannica

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Category:1431 births
Category:1460s deaths
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