Jean-Baptiste Coye
Occitan writer
About Jean-Baptiste Coye
Lived 1709 – 1771 (aged 61). Jean-Baptiste Coye was a French.
Jean-Baptiste Coye (June 6, 1711 – February 17, 1771) was an Occitan language writer from Mouriès, Provence, France. His name is written as Joan Baptista Còia in classical occitan.
Coye's work is included in Archard's Provençal anthology Lou Bouquet Provençaou and is recognised as among the foremost of Provence's 18th century authors.
He is the author of a 1743 comedy entitled Lou Novy para (written as Lo Nòvi parat in classical Occitan) which, according to Occitan critic Robèrt Lafont, obtained a "lasting success". Coye also composed the poem Lou Délire.
Editions Oeuvres complète de J. B. Coye en vers provençaux. Arles : Mesnier, 1829. Lou Bouquet Prouvençaou. Marselha : Achard, 1823.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean-Baptiste Coye?
Occitan writer
When was Jean-Baptiste Coye born?
Jean-Baptiste Coye was born on 3 September 1709 in Mouriès.
When did Jean-Baptiste Coye die?
Jean-Baptiste Coye died on 17 February 1771.
What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Coye?
Jean-Baptiste Coye was French.
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