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Christine de Pizan
AuthorBooks · Second hand1363-1430
Christine de Pizan or Pisan, was an Italian-born French court writer for King Charles VI of France and several French royal dukes, in both prose and poetry.
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Curiosities about Christine de Pizan
Birth
1363
Death
1430
First book
1398
Years writing
628
Christine de Pizan was a prominent medieval poet and writer born in Venice who built her career in the French court.
She is recognized as one of history's first professional writers, having supported herself through her work after becoming a widow.
Her most famous work, The Book of the City of Ladies, is a cornerstone of literature that defends the dignity of women.
Beyond her poetry, she excelled as a philosopher and chronicler, documenting the life and deeds of King Charles V of France.
Her literary legacy is vast, encompassing over a hundred works that explore history, morality, and the female condition.