André de Rivaudeau
André de Rivaudeau (* around 1540 in Fontenay-le-Comte , † 1580 in Poitiers ) was a French Protestant poet and playwright .
Rivaudeau studied in Poitiers, where his biblical tragedy " Aman " (1566) was performed. It follows classic laws but has a happy ending. The style is pompous and there is little plot. Rivaudeau also wrote poetry, some with biblical themes, and translated Epictetus .
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| SURNAME | Rivaudeau, André de |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French poet and playwright |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1540 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Fontenay-le-Comte |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1580 |
| Place of death | Poitiers |