'Comoedia D. Guilielmus Dux Aquitaniae ..., exhibita à iuuentute Collegii Soctis Iesu Bruxellæ nonis Februarii anno cio.ioc.xiiii. et dedicata illustriss. & excellent Principibus Auriacis, etc.' This is a comedy in Latin and French verse and prose, with dedications, synopsis, prologues, and epilogues: the French choruses and 'Balet des onze Anges' have musical notes.
The subject is William duke of Aquitaine (d. 1137), whose daughter married Louis vii of France. On fol. 8 he is called 'Sainct Guillaume.' This appears to be a presentation copy to Philip William prince of Orange, from the stamp on the side of the binding.
The subject is William duke of Aquitaine (d. 1137), whose daughter married Louis vii of France. On fol. 8 he is called 'Sainct Guillaume.' This appears to be a presentation copy to Philip William prince of Orange, from the stamp on the side of the binding.
Dates
- Written in A.D. 1614 at Brussels
Extent
93 Leaves
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Add. A. 33, fols. 1-2]
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Shelfmark:
MS. Add. A. 33
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20158
Overview
'Comoedia D. Guilielmus Dux Aquitaniae ...
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 30144
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Probably acquired before 1860: possibly part of the D'Orville purchase in 1804.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
8 3/4 × 6 7/8 in.
- Title
- 'Comoedia D. Guilielmus Dux Aquitaniae ...
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
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