Peire Vidal

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Peire Vidal (his name is written at top) as portrayed in a 13th-century chansonnier.

Peire Vidal (1175–1205) was a troubadour. According to his biography, he was born in Toulouse, the son of a furrier, and the greatest of singers.

Peire started his career as a troubadour in the court of Raimon V of Toulouse and was also associated with Viscount Barral of Marseille, King Alfonso II of Aragon, Boniface of Montferrat, and Manfred I Lancia. He may have taken part in the Third Crusade. He was described as an erratic character, and a malicious gossip.

Forty-five of his songs have been preserved to this day. The twelve that still have melodies bear testament to the deserved nature of his musical reputation.

References

Fraser, Veronica M. (2006) The Songs of Peire Vidal: Translation and Commentary. New York: Peter Lang. ISBN 0-8204-7922-5.

External links

Complete works at trobar.org

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Name	Vidal, Peire
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Short description	French troubadour
Date of birth	1175
Place of birth
Date of death	1205
Place of death

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