Jacques Testu de Belval poet from France was born in 1626, had 80 years and died in 1706. Poems were written mainly in French language. Dominant movement is academy francaise.
Biography
Abbé Jacques Testu de Belval (c.1626, Paris - June 1706) was a French ecclesiastic and poet. Best known for his light poetry, he was also a preacher, translator and king's almoner. He was linked with Madame de Sévigné, Madame de Coulanges, Madame de Brancas, Madame de Schomberg, Madame de La Fayette and Marie-Madeleine de Rochechouart, abbess of Fontevrault Abbey. He was elected to the Académie française in 1665 and received in May that year.
