Pierre de Manchicourt

Pierre de Manchicourt (1510–1564) was a French composer and chapelmaster.

Pierre de Manchicourt in brief

Born
1510
Died
1564
Known for
composer and chapelmaster
Place of birth
Béthune
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Overview

Born at Béthune in 1510, died at Madrid in 1564.

In detail

training under Nicolas Gombert is recorded. George de La Hèle is recorded as having studied under Pierre de Manchicourt. the recorded working language is French and Latin.

Employment is recorded with Tournai Cathedral and Flemish chapel. Positions recorded include chapelmaster.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Pierre de Manchicourt”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2132795: Pierre de Manchicourt

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