Historical Dictionary of Renaissance

AMYOT, JACQUES

(1515-1593)
Frenchhumanistscholar and poet, known for his translations ofGreekliterature into Latin and French, especially his French versions of theParallel Lives(1559) andMoralia(1572) of Plutarch. In 1557 he became tutor of the sons of King Henri II. Rewarded for his services with the abbacy of a monastery, in 1560 Amyot became grand almoner of France and in 1570 bishop of Auxerre. Although Amyot worked to preserve the Catholic faith against Protestant attacks, his loyal support of the monarchy during the French Wars of Religion brought upon him the hostility of the extremist Catholic League.

  1. amyot, jacques—Amyot Jacques Bishop of Auxerre Grand Almoner of France dd Catholic Encyclopedia.Kevin Knight...Catholic encyclopedia
  2. amyot, jacques—Jacques Amyot was a French humanist bishop and scholar famous for his translation of classical texts most notably Plutarchs Livesor Les vies des hommes illustresem. Amyot...Renaissance and Reformation 1500-1620_ A Biographical Dictionary