Raoul De Houdenc
Raoul de Houdenc (or Houdan; c. 1165–c. 1230) was the French author of the Arthurian romance ''Meraugis de Portlesguez'' and possibly ''La Vengeance Raguidel''. Modern scholarship suggests he is probably to be identified with one Radulfus from Hodenc-en-Bray. Raoul de Houdenc was esteemed as a master poet in the ranks of Chrétien de Troyes by Huon de Méry (''Tournoiement de l’Antéchrist'', 1226)., ''New Arthurian Encyclopedia'', p.379, "Raoul de Houdenc", contributed by Keith Busby (KB). Life Raoul de Houdenc takes his name from his native place. Of twelve possibilities, Houdenc in Artois was once thought the most likely candidate. But current scholarship favors identifying the author with Radulfus de Hosdenc from Hodenc-en-Bray near Beauvais., citing His works are now seen as the product of the first quarter of the 13th century, though past scholars tended to date the production earlier, perhaps in the 12th century. (See: Past scholarship.) It has been suggested that ...
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