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Montdory
Montdory, pseudonym of Guillaume des Gilberts (baptized 13 March 1594; died between 17 November 1653 and 14 November 1654), was a French actor manager, recognized as "the most powerful tragedian of his day."Roy 1995. Birth, family, and name Montdory was born in Thiers and baptized there in the parish of Saint-Genès on 13 March 1594. He was named after his father, Guilhaume Dosgilberts, who was a ''coutelier'' (cutlery maker). The spelling of Guilhaume was often standardized to Guillaume, even during his lifetime. The Thiernaise patois article ''dos'' is translated into French as ''des'', and the surname appears in various documents with 'z' instead of 's' and as one word or two (e.g., 'Dosgilbertz' or 'Desgilberts' or 'des Gilberts'). The family owned property in nearby Escoutoux, in the village of Les Giliberts (today Les Gilberts). His mother was Catherine Sandry, sister of Guilhaume Sandry, a merchant, who served as his godfather. He adopted the pseudonym Montdory early i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montdory Signature 1622-07-14 – Cottier 1937, After P62
Montdory, pseudonym of Guillaume des Gilberts (baptized 13 March 1594; died between 17 November 1653 and 14 November 1654), was a French actor manager, recognized as "the most powerful tragedian of his day."Roy 1995. Birth, family, and name Montdory was born in Thiers, Puy-de-Dôme, Thiers and baptized there in the parish of Église Saint-Genès de Thiers, Saint-Genès on 13 March 1594. He was named after his father, Guilhaume Dosgilberts, who was a ''coutelier'' (cutlery maker). The spelling of :fr:Guillaume (prénom), Guilhaume was often standardized to Guillaume, even during his lifetime. The Thiernaise patois article ''dos'' is translated into French as ''des'', and the surname appears in various documents with 'z' instead of 's' and as one word or two (e.g., 'Dosgilbertz' or 'Desgilberts' or 'des Gilberts'). The family owned property in nearby Escoutoux, in the village of Les Giliberts (today Les Gilberts). His mother was Catherine Sandry, sister of Guilhaume Sandry, a mercha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |