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Gauseran de Saint-Leidier

1101 – 1200

French troubadour

TroubadourComposer
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About Gauseran de Saint-Leidier

Lived 1101 – 1200. Gauseran de Saint-Leidier was a French troubadour and composer.

Gauceran or Gauseran de Saint-Leidier was an Auvergnat castellan and troubadour from Saint-Didier-la-Séauve in the Bishopric of Velay. He was the son of a daughter of the troubadour Guilhem de Saint Leidier. According to his vida he fell in love with Beatrice, daughter of William VI of Montferrat and wife of Guigues VI of Viennois. Only two cansos (love songs) by Gauceran survive.

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Important facts

Born
1101, Saint-Didier-en-Velay
Birth century
12th century
Died
1200
Occupation
Troubadour, composer
Nationality
Kingdom of France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gauseran de Saint-Leidier?

French troubadour

When was Gauseran de Saint-Leidier born?

Gauseran de Saint-Leidier was born in 1101 in Saint-Didier-en-Velay.

When did Gauseran de Saint-Leidier die?

Gauseran de Saint-Leidier died in 1200.

What was Gauseran de Saint-Leidier's occupation?

Gauseran de Saint-Leidier was a troubadour and composer.

What nationality was Gauseran de Saint-Leidier?

Gauseran de Saint-Leidier was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gauseran de Saint-Leidier

· Wikidata: Q3758955

· DBpedia: Gauseran de Saint-Leidier

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