Jacques de Longuyon of

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is the author of a

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, '' Les Voeux du paon'' ("The Vows of the Peacock"), written for Thibaut de Bar,

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in 1312. It was one of the most popular romances of the 14th century, and introduces the concept of the

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*Edward Billings Ham, ''Three Neglected Manuscripts of the Voeux du Paon'', Modern Language Notes (1931).

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Images from manuscript of ''Les Voeux du Paon'', New York Public Library
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jacques De Longuyon 14th-century French writers Year of birth missing Year of death missing People from Lorraine French male writers

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