Francois Villon, poet
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Francois Villon

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About Francois Villon

1431 - 1474/FrenchFrançois Villon (1431 - c.1474) was a French poet, thief, and general vagabond. He is perhaps best known for his Testaments and his Ballade des Pendus, written while in prison. It has been claimed that the villanelle is named after him, although few schol

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Men my brothers who after us live,have your hearts against us not hardened.
— Francois Villon
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WRITTEN FOR HIS MOTHER Dame du ciel, regents terrienne,Emperiere des infemaux palus.... Lady of Heaven and earth, and therewithal
— Francois Villon
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