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Bellay

American  
[be-ley] / bɛˈleɪ /

noun

  1. Joachim du c1525–60, French poet.


Bellay British  
/ bɛlɛ /

noun

  1. Joachim du (ʒɔaʃɛ̃ dy). 1522–60, French poet, a member of the Pléiade

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Among the many sets of bones they discovered are those believed to belong to the Renaissance poet Joachim du Bellay.

From BBC Nov. 29, 2024

It was known from records that du Bellay was buried in Notre-Dame, where he had served as a minor clerical official.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2024

Scientists say they are nearly certain a lead coffin found beneath the transept is that of Joachim du Bellay, who died in Paris in 1560 at the age of about 37.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2024

Du Bellay is still taught in French schools, and a few of his poems are widely-known.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2024

Now he was doomed, and both Campeggio and Cardinal du Bellay were able to send their governments accurate outlines of the future policy of Henry VIII.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various

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