Alexander of Paris
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| Alexander of Paris | |
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| Born | Bernay, Eure |
| Pen name | Alexander of Bernay |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | French |
| Nationality | Norman |
| Period | 12th century |
| Subject | Alexander the Great |
| Notable works | Li romans d'Alexandre |
Alexander of Paris, also known as Alexander of Bernay, was a Norman poet of the 12th century, who wrote Li romans d'Alexandre (Romance of Alexander), one of the first poems written in French on the mythical exploits of Alexander the Great. It was composed in twelve-syllable lines, named alexandrines after this work (or possible after him). He was born in Bernay, Eure.[1]
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