Charles d’Orléans

Charles d’Orléans

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Charles d’Orléans was a 15th-century French prince and poet, famous for his lyrical poetry that often reflected themes of love and longing. His most notable work, a love poem, has been romanticized as the first Valentine, highlighting the allure of unreachable love despite historical inaccuracies regarding its context.

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Charles d’Orléans is known for writing a famous poem while imprisoned, which has become part of the legend of the first valentine.

Opinion: A love letter to love letters
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-02-08
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