Jean Salmon Macrin (1490 – 1557) was a Neo-Latin poet of French nationality. His poetry sold massively well, and was thought of as quite influential during his lifetime; however his fame did not live on, and his poetry was never republished after the 16th century.

Life and works

Salmon Macrin was born in Loudun in 1490, and retained an intimate attachment to the countryside of his youth throughout his life. Patriotism and nostalgia for his 'patria'

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