Henry d'Andeli
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Henry d'Andeli was a 13th century Norman
poet notable for his works Lai d'Aristote and La Bataille des Vins (English Battle of the Wines
). He also wrote Dit du Chancelier Philippe on the subject of his contemporary Philip the Chancellor
.
Normans
The Normans were the people who gave their name to Normandy, a region in northern France. They were descended from Norse Viking conquerors of the territory and the native population of Frankish and Gallo-Roman stock...
poet notable for his works Lai d'Aristote and La Bataille des Vins (English Battle of the Wines
Battle of the Wines
The Battle of the Wines , sometimes called "The Battle of the Blends" was a notable poem written by Henry d'Andeli in 1224 and tells the story of a famous wine tasting organized by the French king Philip Augustus. Over 70 samples from France and across Europe, including Cyprus, Spain and the Mosel...
). He also wrote Dit du Chancelier Philippe on the subject of his contemporary Philip the Chancellor
Philip the Chancellor
Philip the Chancellor was a French theologian and Latin lyric poet. He was the illegitimate son of Philippe, Archdeacon of Paris , and was part of a family of powerful clerics. He was born and studied theology in Paris. He was chancellor of Notre Dame de Paris starting in 1217 until his death, and...
.