About Chardri
Lived 1200 – 1300. Chardri was an English poet, writer, singer and troubadour.
Chardri (late 12th–early 13th centuries) was an Anglo-Norman poet, probably from western England. His pen name is probably an anagram of Richard.
Three of his poems, all in rhyming octosyllabic couplets, have survived:
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His work is transmitted in manuscripts alongside The Owl and the Nightingale.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chardri?
Anglo-Norman poet
When was Chardri born?
Chardri was born in 1200.
When did Chardri die?
Chardri died in 1300.
What was Chardri's occupation?
Chardri was a poet, writer, singer and troubadour.
What nationality was Chardri?
Chardri was English.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chardri. https://biography.guide/chardri/
MLA: "Chardri." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chardri/.
Chicago: "Chardri." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chardri/.
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