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Dec 27, 1445
Josquin's Birthday
He was born in the province of Hainaut in modern Belgium in the year 1445. -
Apr 19, 1477
first definite record of his employment
The first definite record of his employment is dated April 19, 1477 and it said he was a singer -
Jul 10, 1499
becoming a choirmaster...
he became a choirmaster Ercole the first of Ferrara. -
Mar 17, 1502
Josquin wrote 20 masses
He wrote 20 masses that have survived completely. Of those 20, 17 were printed in his lifetime in three sets (1502, 1512, 1516) -
May 4, 1504
returning back to Conde
He spent his life working as a singer moving around Italy until he returned back to Conde -
Apr 2, 1505
Josquin becomes Provost of the Collegiate Church
In April 1505 Des Prez became provost of the collegiate church of Notre Dame in Conde. -
Oct 6, 1509
Ave Maria
He spent most of his career in Italy and one of his most recognized songs/music is “Ave Maria” -
Dec 4, 1512
Second Book of Masses
Josquin's second book of masses was published. -
Aug 27, 1521
Josquin's death
He died at the age of 81. He was born and he died in the same place, Condé-sur-l'Escaut, Hainaut. -
Aug 19, 1552
a student of Josquin...
one of his students (Adriaan Petit Coclicus) published a method. -
Third Book or Masses
Josquin's third book of masses has been published.
