Jean Chapelain
French poet and critic
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Jean Chapelain was a French poet and critic during the Grand Siècle, best known for his role as an organizer and founding member of the Académie française. Wikipedia
Born: December 4, 1595, Paris, France
Died: February 22, 1674 (age 78 years), Paris, France
Notable works: "Sentiments de l’Académie sur le Cid"; "La Pucelle"