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Guillaume Bautru

Born in 1588 / Died in March 7, 1665 / France / French

Guillaume Bautru poet from France was born in 1588, had 77 years and died on March 7, 1665. Poems were written mainly in French language. Dominant movement is other.

Biography

Guillaume Bautru, comte de Serrant (1588, Angers – 7 March 1665, Paris) was a French satirical poet, court favourite and a protégé and diplomatic agent of cardinal Richelieu. He was lord of Louvaines, conseiller d'État under Louis XIII and Louis XIV, herald of ambassadors in the king's court, minister plenipotentiary and ambassador to the archduchess of Flanders, and king's envoy to Spain, England and the Duchy of Savoy. He was also one of the founder members of the Académie française, to which he was elected in 1634.