Philippe de Mézières

French soldier and author of 'Songe du Vieil Pèlerin'

Philippe de Mézières - French soldier and author of 'Songe du Vieil Pèlerin'
Born

1327
698 years ago

Died

May 29th, 1405
620 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

Links & References

A medieval French soldier and author, contributed significantly to literature and military thought. Authored the influential work 'Songe du Vieil Pèlerin,' which combines allegory and personal reflections on knights and chivalry. Participated in various military campaigns during the Hundred Years' War, primarily engaging with English forces. Emphasized the importance of chivalric values and virtues in the context of warfare and peace.

Authored 'Songe du Vieil Pèlerin'

Participated in the Hundred Years' War

Other People Who Died on May 29th

Henry Morgentaler

Physician and abortion rights advocate
Born
March 19th, 1923 102 years ago
Died
May 29th, 2013 12 years ago — 90 years old

Born in Poland, a physician emigrated to Canada in the late 1950s. Focused on women's reproductive rights, performed illegal abortions in the 1960s and 1970s, which led to several arrests and trials. Advocated for the decriminalization of abortion, contributing significantly to changes in Canadian law. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 1988 in a landmark decision that Canadian abortion laws were unconstitutional. Founded clinics across Canada and provided services in various provinces, impacting access to reproductive health care.

Continue Reading

Martin Gottfried Weiss

SS Officer involved in war crimes
Born
June 3rd, 1905 120 years ago
Died
May 29th, 1946 79 years ago — 40 years old

Served as an SS officer during World War II, overseeing various administrative roles within the Nazi regime. Involved in implementing policies that facilitated wartime atrocities. Captured after the war and sentenced for war crimes. His actions during the conflict contributed to the broader landscape of Nazi atrocities across German-occupied territories.

Continue Reading

Moe Berg

Baseball player and World War II spy
Born
March 2nd, 1902 123 years ago
Died
May 29th, 1972 53 years ago — 70 years old

Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1939, representing teams such as the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and the Washington Senators. Apart from a baseball career, served as a spy for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. Conducted intelligence-gathering missions in Europe, including assessing the German atomic bomb project. After the war, contributed to post-war analysis and educational efforts.

Continue Reading

Hamilton Naki

Surgeon with notable contributions to medicine
Born
1926 99 years ago
Died
May 29th, 2005 20 years ago — 79 years old

Contributed significantly to the field of surgery in South Africa, particularly in cardiac surgery. Served as an assistant to Christiaan Barnard during the first human heart transplant operation in 1967. Established and developed training for surgical interns in South Africa, specifically focusing on underprivileged medical professionals. Advocated for medical education and improved surgical techniques within the community.

Continue Reading

Hongxi Emperor of China

Chinese Emperor, Ming Dynasty Ruler
Born
1378 647 years ago
Died
May 29th, 1425 600 years ago — 47 years old

Ruled as the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty from 1424 to 1425. Contributed to the consolidation of imperial authority and was involved in efforts to curtail the influence of powerful eunuchs in the court. His reign was marked by a focus on economic stability and agricultural development, as well as the promotion of Confucian values. Although short-lived, the Hongxi period aimed to restore stability following the previous emperor's tumultuous reign.

Continue Reading

James II of Majorca

King of Majorca, Mallorca and Palau
Born
1243 782 years ago
Died
May 29th, 1311 714 years ago — 68 years old

Ruled as king of Majorca from 1276 until his death in 1311. Held titles for the Kingdom of Mallorca, which was part of the Crown of Aragon. Navigated challenges related to territorial disputes and conflicts with neighboring kingdoms. His reign included conflicts with the Crown of Aragon, particularly with his half-brother, King James I of Aragon. Administered the kingdom from Montpellier, and sought to strengthen his rule against external pressures.

Continue Reading