François De Montcorbier

Place: Paris

Born: 1431

Death: 1463

Biography:

François Villain, also known as François de Montcorbier, was a French poet born in Paris in 1431 and died in France in 1463. He is considered the father of French poetry and is best known for his works 'Le Lais' and 'Le Testament'. Villain was a student at the University of Paris and became a master of arts at a young age. He was involved in several scandals and was forced to flee Paris after being accused of murder. He returned to Paris a few years later and continued to write poetry until his death. Villain's poetry is known for its use of colloquial language and its exploration of themes such as death, poverty, and social injustice.