Jaufre Rudel

Jaufre Rudel, Prince of Blaye, was a troubadour of the early to mid twelfth century, who probably died during the Second Crusade, in or after 1147. He is noted for developing the theme of "love from afar" (amor de lonh or l'amour de loin) in his songs. Very little is known about his life, but a reference to him in a contemporary song by Marcabru describes him as being oltra mar – across the sea, i.e. on the Second Crusade in 1147. According to his legendary Vida