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Chatelard, Pierre de, 1540-1563 (French poet)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1540 - 1563

Biography

Pierre de Bocosel de Chartelard, or Chastelard, was a French poet and courtier of Mary Queen of Scots. He conceived an insane passion for the Queen and was eventually beheaded for accosting her in her bedroom at the palace of Holyrood.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Song titled "Chatelar from his prison! To Mary Queen of Scots", 1810-1857

 piece
Identifier: Coll-1839/7/pp.192-193
Scope and Contents

Song titled "Chatelar from his prison! To Mary Queen of Scots." Referring to Pierre de Chatelard or Chastelard, a French poet and member of the court who conceived an intense passion for the Queen and was eventually beheaded for accosting her in her bedroom.

Dates: 1810-1857

Song titled "Chatelar to Mary Queen of Scots", 1810-1857

 piece
Identifier: Coll-1839/7/pp.381-382
Scope and Contents

Song titled "Chatelar to Mary Queen of Scots." Referring to Pierre de Chatelard or Chastelard, a French poet and member of the court who conceived an intense passion for the Queen and was eventually beheaded for accosting her in her bedroom.

Dates: 1810-1857