Maixent Poitevin
Maixent Poitevin, was a 16th Century French squire and jurist.
Barrister and alderman of Poitiers in Poitou, France since September 9, 1559, he eventually became mayor of the town in 1564. He served two one-year terms.
But he had gone down in history for his role as of the during the French Wars of Religion: three years later, in 1569, his idea of overflowing the Clain allowed Catholics to keep the city under control.
La Bidollière, died after 1595, was brother of the poet.Citations
