The Troubador
Troubadors, Trouvères, and Wandering Minstrels were several
names for the musicians that would play and sing for people.
A major advocate of the Troubadors was Eleanor of Aquataine,
the granddaughter of Guilhem VII, Count of Poitiers and IX Duke of Aquitaine.
Eleanor was known as a patron of the arts, which meant that she
promoted music, literature, and art. Many artists thrived under her rule, including
William Shakespeare.
For more on the history of Troubadors, go
here.
Go here to see pictures and listen to audio clips of instruments
from the Medieval times.
