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Quick facts for kids Bertran de Born | |
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Bertran as a knight, from a 13th-century chansonnier | |
| Born | 1140s Limousin |
| Died | 1215 Dalon |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Baron |
| Known for | One of the major Occitan troubadours of the twelfth century. |
Bertran de Born (Occitan: [beɾˈtɾan de ˈbɔɾn]; 1140s – by 1215) was a baron from the Limousin in France, and one of the major Occitan troubadours of the 12th-13th century.
He composed love songs (cansos) but was better known for his political songs (sirventes). He was involved in revolts against Richard I and then Phillip II. He married twice and had five children. In his final years, he became a monk.
Early life
Bertran de Born was the eldest son of Bertran de Born, lord of Hautefort (Occitan: Autafòrt), and his wife Ermengardis.
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He had two younger brothers, Constantine and Itier. His father died in 1178, and Bertran succeeded him as lord of Hautefort. By this time, he was alre