Pierre de Ronsard
French poet (1524-1585)
1524 — 1585
Quick Facts
Profession
French poet (1524-1585)
Born
September 21, 1524
Died
1585 (age ~61)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet
FranceBorn in La Possonnière CastleDied in La Riche
1524
Born in La Possonnière Castle (1524-09-21)
1585
Died in La Riche
About
Pierre de Ronsard was a French poet known in his generation as a "prince of poets". His works include Les Amours de Cassandre (1552), Les Hymnes (1555-1556), Les Discours (1562-1563), La Franciade (1572), and Sonnets pour Hélène (1578).
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Who is Pierre de Ronsard?+
Pierre de Ronsard was a French poet known in his generation as a "prince of poets". His works include Les Amours de Cassandre (1552), Les Hymnes (1555-1556), Les Discours (1562-1563), La Franciade (1572), and Sonnets pour Hélène (1578).
What does the name Pierre mean?+
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
When was Pierre de Ronsard born?+
Pierre de Ronsard was born on September 21, 1524.
When did Pierre de Ronsard die?+
Pierre de Ronsard died in 1585, at approximately 61 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — September 21, 1524
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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