René of Anjou
king of Naples (1409-1480)
René of Anjou was born on January 16, 1409 (Julian calendar) in Angers and died on July 10, 1480 (Julian calendar) in Aix-en-Provence, aged 71. Recorded occupations: monarch, poet and politician. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France. Positions held include king of Majorca, Duke of Anjou and pretender to the Aragonese throne. Notable works include “Institution de l'ordre militaire du Croissant”, “King René's Tournament Book”, “Le mortifiement de vaine plaisance”, “Le Livre du cœur d'amour épris”, “Regnault et Jehanneton” and “Rondeaux”.
- Born
- January 16, 1409 (Julian calendar) · Angers
- Died
- July 10, 1480 (Julian calendar) · Aix-en-Provence
- Age at death
- 71
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France
- Occupations
- monarch, poet, politician
- Positions held
- king of Majorca, Duke of Anjou, pretender to the Aragonese throne
- Notable works
- Institution de l'ordre militaire du Croissant, King René's Tournament Book, Le mortifiement de vaine plaisance, Le Livre du cœur d'amour épris, Regnault et Jehanneton, Rondeaux
- Wikipedia editions
- 40 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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