Christine de Pizan by Marina Martinez

Important dates

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Birth: 1364

Death: 1431

Where was Christine born and died?

Christine de Pizan was born in Venice, Italy and died in Poissy, France.

(English, Edward).

Background

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What did she do before her Renaissance achievement?

During Christine's childhood, she spent most of her time at the French Court and received a great education from her father. She looked back to her childhood as a golden age and always looked up to the French King, Charles V. At the age of 15, she married Estienne de Castel who she has three children with.

(English, Edward).

Christine de Pizan

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Background continued

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After their marriage, she struggled with financial problems. This difficulty led her to a strong passion for writing.

(English, Edward).

Significance towards the Renaissance

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Once she wrote her first poem, she participated in the debate over the weak ideas about women in the Roman de la Rose. In this position, she defended the honor and dignity of women. After the debate, she was admired by her contemporaries. She also wrote lyrical and didactic poems, biographies of Charles V, and even a manual for the education of women.

(Norman J. Wilson)

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Wrote manuals for the education of women

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Christine de Pizan wrote “The Book of the City of Ladies” which is still read today for educational purposes of women. Christine added 11 ladies of political and military accomplishments, 18 ladies of learning and skill, and 4 ladies of prudence.

(Strandness, Jean T).

Debate over the satirical ideas about women in the Roman de la Rose

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She defended the honor of women which made her well-known and admired by others. This made her a major role model during her time period.

(English, Edward)

Wrote many poems, biographies, and more

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After the debate in Roman de la Rose, Christine became more passionate about writing and wrote many different kinds of poems, biographies of Charles V and “The Book of the City of Ladies” which was published in 1405. At the time, writing was known as male job, but Christine proved them wrong.

(English, Edward).

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Works Cited

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