· Josquin Des Prez (ca. 1450–1521)
Most influential composer of his time
His given name was Josquin Lebloitte; “des Prez†was a nickname.
Probably born in northern France
Served in the chapel of the duke of Anjou in the 1470s
Ca. 1484–89: singer in the duke’s chapel in Milan
1489–95 or later: singer for the
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