Jacques Testu de Belval

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1626 – 1706

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Who was Jacques Testu de Belval?

Abbé Jacques Testu de Belval 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.

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Born
1626
Died
Jun 1, 1706

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on July 23, 2013

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