Bayeux in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Birthplace of Alain, Jean and Guillaume Chartier
Photographed By Kevin W., July 1, 2015
1. Birthplace of Alain, Jean and Guillaume Chartier Marker
Here were born, in the 14th century, Alain Chartier, poet, orator, historian, and his two brothers Jean, biographer of Charles VII, and Guillaume, Bishop of Paris
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1385.
Location. 49° 16.73′ N, 0° 42.451′ W. Marker is in Bayeux, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. Marker is at the intersection of Rue Saint-Malo and Rue Alain Chartier, on the left when traveling east on Rue Saint-Malo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Rue Saint-Malo, Bayeux, Normandie 14400, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. L'Esplanade Flachat (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Le palais Episcopal (approx. half a kilometer away); Le Doyen du Chapitre (approx. half a kilometer away); 50th Northumbrian Division Memorial
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Also see . . . Alain Chartier. NNDB's biography for Chartier: French poet and political writer, born at Bayeux about 1392. Chartier belonged to a family marked by considerable ability. His eldest brother Guillaume became bishop of Paris; and Thomas became notary to the king. Jean Chartier, a monk of St Denis, whose history of Charles VII is printed in volume III of Les Grands Chroniques de Saint-Denis (1477), was not, as is sometimes stated, also a brother of the poet Alain studied, as his elder brother had done, at the university of Paris. His earliest poem is the Livre des quatre dames, written after the battle of Agincourt. This was followed by the Débat du réveille-matin, La Belle Dame sans merci, and others.... (Submitted on September 14, 2015.)
Photographed By Kevin W., July 1, 2015
2. Birthplace of Alain, Jean and Guillaume Chartier Marker
Postcard by AD, circa 1905
3. Bayeux - Maison où naquit Alain Chartier (1386-1449)
"The house were Alain Chartier (1386-1449) was born." Note that the same (presumably) historical marker was visible even 110 years ago.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 14, 2015. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
