Birthdate: May 1, 1522
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Liré, Orée-d’Anjou, France
Died: January 1, 1560
Joachim du Bellay was a notable French poet and critic who was a central figure in the literary movement La Pléiade. He advocated for the French language to be considered equal in artistic merit to Greek and Latin. Du Bellay is best known for writing the manifesto of La Pléiade, “Défense et illustration de la langue française,” which sought to champion French literature. His influence on French poetry and language has left a lasting mark on the literary world.
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