About Arnaut de Cumenges
Arnaut de Cumenges was a French troubadour, composer and poet.
Arnaut de Cumenges (fl. 1218–1246) was a Gascon nobleman, the brother of Count Bernard IV of Comminges. He took part in the war against Albigensian Crusade, participating in the defence of Toulouse in 1218. He was also a troubadour, who wrote a sirventes beginning Be·m plai us usatges. He was still living in 1246.
Works Be·m plai us usatges ("I'm pleased by usages that run"), translated by James H. Donaldson (2003)
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Who was Arnaut de Cumenges?
French troubadour
When did Arnaut de Cumenges die?
Arnaut de Cumenges died in 1246.
What was Arnaut de Cumenges's occupation?
Arnaut de Cumenges was a troubadour, composer and poet.
What nationality was Arnaut de Cumenges?
Arnaut de Cumenges was French.
Sources & further reading
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