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1. Troubadours

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   Historical Context and Patronage
   The troubadour tradition flourished under the powerful, largely independent lords of Southern France, particularly in the County of Toulouse and the Aquitaine region ruled by the Dukes of Aquitaine, who were also often Kings of England. The economic prosperity afforded by flourishing trade routes and relatively stable political structures allowed the aristocracy to support full-time artists.
   Patronage was essential for the troubadour’s livelihood. Poets dedicated works to their mecenas (patrons), often vying f…