Jean Bertaut facts for kids
Jean Bertaut (born in 1552 – died on June 8, 1611) was a French poet. He was born in a city called Caen in France.
Bertaut was a well-known poet during his time. He wrote many poems, especially about events happening at the royal court. His poems were often light and playful, sometimes even a bit imaginative.
Life and Career
Jean Bertaut started his career in the church. He played a part in an important event: the conversion of King Henry IV to Catholicism. This was a big deal at the time and helped Bertaut's career greatly.
Because of his skills and connections, Bertaut held several important positions:
- He was a councillor in the parlement (a type of court) in Grenoble.
- He became a secretary to the king.
- He served as an almoner (a person who gives out charity) to Marie de' Medici, who was the Queen of France.
- He was the abbot (the head of a monastery) of the Abbey of Aunay.
- Finally, in 1606, he became the bishop of Sées.
After becoming a bishop, Bertaut mostly stopped writing the light, playful poems he was famous for. He focused more on serious poems about public events. He passed away in Sées on June 8, 1611.
