Brochard the German
Brochard the German (French for Burkhardt , also Brochard l'Allemand or l'Alemant ) was a Dominican of the 14th century.
Some authors ascribe to him the book Directorium ad passagium faciendum , completed in 1332 , which Philip VI. (France) . He is also considered the author of L'advis directif pour faire le passage d'oultremer , a travel guide to Outremer , the crusader states on the other side of the sea ("outre mer").
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| SURNAME | Brochard the German |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Brochard l'Allemand (French); Brochard l'Alemant (French) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German Dominican |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 13th century or 14th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 14th Century |