William of Blois (poet)
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This article is about the medieval poet. For other uses, see William of Blois (disambiguation).
William of Blois[lower-alpha 1] was a French medieval poet and dramatist. He wrote at least one poetical work, which has not survived, as well as some dramas. Two other works that survive are credited to him, but it is not clear if he was actually the author. He also was an abbot of a monastery in Calabria in southern Italy, after being an unsuccessful candidate for the Bishopric of Catania in Italy.
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William of Blois | |
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Abbot of Santa Maria della Matina | |
Appointed | c.ā1167 |
Term ended | after 1167 |
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Profession | clergyman and writer |
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