Jaufre Rudel was a 12th-century French nobleman and poet known for his contributions to the genre of troubadour poetry. He hailed from the region of Aquitaine and is often associated with the themes of courtly love, particularly his idealized affection for a woman he never met, referred to as the Countess of Tripoli. Rudel's most famous work is the poem "Lament for the Death of the Countess of Tripoli," which reflects his deep emotional longing. His life and poetry exemplify the romantic ideals of the Middle Ages, influencing later literary traditions and the concept of chivalric love.