Manuel Philes

Byzantine poet
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Born:
c. 1275
Died:
1345

Manuel Philes (born c. 1275—died 1345) was a Byzantine court poet whose works are of chiefly historical and social interest. At an early age Philes (who was born in Ephesus) moved to Constantinople (now Istanbul), where he was the pupil of George Pachymeres. Philes’ character, as shown in his poems, is that of a begging poet, always pleading poverty and ready to descend to the grossest flattery. He was acquainted with the chief persons of his day and traveled widely. His poems, mostly in iambic trimeters, include verses on church festivals, works of art, and animals, as well as dialogues ...(100 of 99 words)