Philippe Desportes facts for kids
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Philippe Desportes
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Medallion from his tomb in the Notre-Dame de Bonport abbey
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| Born | 1546  Chartres |
| Died | 5 October 1606 (aged 59–60) Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bonport |
| Occupation | Poet, writer |
Philippe Desportes (1546 – 5 October 1606) was a well-known French poet. He was famous for his elegant and graceful writing style.
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Life and Work of a Poet
Philippe Desportes was born in Chartres, a city in France. He started his career as a secretary for the Bishop of Le Puy. During this time, he traveled to Italy. In Italy, he learned a lot about Italian poetry, which greatly influenced his own writing.
When he returned to France, he became close to the Duke of Anjou. He even went with the Duke to Cracow when the Duke was chosen to be the king of Poland. Desportes didn't stay long in Poland, only nine months.
In 1574, his patron, the Duke of Anjou, became King Henry III. King Henry III really liked Desportes's poetry. He gave Desportes many gifts and important positions. These included control over an abbey (a type of monastery) and other valuable church properties.
Desportes's Poetic Style
Desportes was known for his light and delicate poems. One famous example is a villanelle (a type of poem) that King Henry, Duke of Guise, was said to be reciting just before he died.
Desportes often imitated other poets. He was inspired by famous Italian poets like Petrarch and Ariosto. He also closely followed the style of many other Italian writers. In 1604, some people pointed out that he had borrowed ideas from other poets.
As a sonneteer (someone who writes sonnets), Desportes showed a lot of grace and sweetness in his words. Many English poets even borrowed ideas from his work.
Later Years
In his older years, Desportes used his church positions to translate the Psalms (religious songs from the Bible). He published many of his works in 1573. These included collections like Diane, Les Amours d'Hippolyte, Elegies, and Bergeries. He also wrote Œuvres chrêtiennes, which were Christian works.
Honoring Philippe Desportes
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Desportes's hometown, Chartres, remembers him in several ways. There is a street named after him, the rue Philippe-Desportes. This street connects two other important streets in the city. Also, in the Place des Halles, there is a special stone monument (a stele) that honors both Philippe Desportes and his nephew, Mathurin Régnier, who was also a poet.
See also
In Spanish: Philippe Desportes para niños
