Jacob Obrecht

Composer

1457 – 1505

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Who was Jacob Obrecht?

Jacob Obrecht was a Dutch composer of the Dutch school of Renaissance music. He was the most famous composer of masses in Europe in the late 15th century, being eclipsed by only Josquin des Prez after his death.

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Born
1457
Ghent
Also known as
  • Jakob Obrecht
  • Obrecht, Jacob
Nationality
  • Netherlands
Lived in
  • Ghent
Died
Jul 1, 1505
Ferrara

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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