Born:
Uncertain, but it is noted that he was actively working around 1213-1239
Birthplace:
France
Died:
Uncertain
Also known as:
He was a composer and troubadour; poets and musicians from France who were hired by aristocrats or were aristocrats themselves.
Type of Compositions:
He wrote sacred and secular monophonic songs.
Selected Works:
About 15 monophonic chansons and 2 religious songs. Most of his works were addressed to nobles and spoke of courtly love. His most famous piece is "Ce fut en mai."
Interesting Fact:
He served in the Abbey of Northern France as a monk.
