Barthélemy Aneau


Barthélemy Aneau was a French poet and humanist. He is known for his novel Alector, ou le coq, and his work on emblems.
He was born in Bourges but later moved to Lyon where he became regent, then principal of the Collège de la Trinité.
He wrote both French and Latin poetry. His works include:
He was killed in 1561, during riots in Lyon, in or near the College. He was suspected of Protestantism.