Étienne Jodelle: Biography, Facts and Career
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Étienne Jodelle, seigneur de Limodin (French pronunciation: [etjɛn ʒɔdɛl]; 1532 – July 1573), French dramatist and poet, was born and died in Paris of a noble family. Member of La Pléiade, he will strive to revitalize the principles of ancient Greek and Roman theater during the Renaissance. He was the first to introduce the alexandrine into tragedy in his time, notably with Cléopâtre captive, the first tragédie à l'antique, as well as L'Eugène in comedy. He is recognized as a precursor of the theater which was born in the second half of the 16th century, a convulsive period by Wars of Religion which saw its uncertainties embodied in his work.
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- Full name: Étienne Jodelle
- Born: 1532-01-01
- Nationality: Kingdom of France
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q289801
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Who is Étienne Jodelle?
Étienne Jodelle, seigneur de Limodin (French pronunciation: [etjɛn ʒɔdɛl]; 1532 – July 1573), French dramatist and poet, was born and died in Paris of a noble family. Member of La Pléiade, he will strive to revitalize the principles of ancient Greek and Roman theater during the Renaissance.
What nationality is Étienne Jodelle?
Étienne Jodelle is Kingdom of France.
When was Étienne Jodelle born?
Étienne Jodelle was born on 1532-01-01.
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