About Blacatz
Lived 1160 – 1235 (aged 74–75). Blacatz was a French troubadour, poet and composer.
Blacatz, known in French genealogy as Blacas de Blacas III (1165–1237), was the feudal lord of Aups and a troubadour. Sordello composed a lament (planh) on his death, inviting the kings of his time to share and eat the heart of Blacatz and thus acquire a portion of his courage.
He was the father of the troubadour Blacasset.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Blacatz?
troubadour and poet
When was Blacatz born?
Blacatz was born in 1160 in Nice.
When did Blacatz die?
Blacatz died in 1235.
What was Blacatz's occupation?
Blacatz was a troubadour, poet and composer.
What nationality was Blacatz?
Blacatz was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Blacatz. https://biography.guide/blacatz/
MLA: "Blacatz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/blacatz/.
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