
Franco-Flemish Renaissance composer (c. 1400–1460)
1400 — 1460
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Profession
Franco-Flemish Renaissance composer (c. 1400–1460)
Born
January 1, 1400
Died
1460 (age ~60)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, composer, poet
1400
Born in Mons (1400-01-01)
1460
Died in Soignies
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Gilles de Bins dit Binchois was a Franco-Flemish composer and singer of early Renaissance music. A central figure of the Burgundian School, Binchois is renowned a melodist and miniaturist; he generally avoided large scale works, and is most admired for his shorter secular chansons. Contemporary musicologists generally rank his importance below his colleague Guillaume Du Fay and the English composer John Dunstaple, but together the three were the most celebrated composers of the early European Renaissance.
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Gilles de Bins dit Binchois was a Franco-Flemish composer and singer of early Renaissance music. A central figure of the Burgundian School, Binchois is renowned a melodist and miniaturist; he generally avoided large scale works, and is most admired for his shorter secular chansons. Contemporary musi
The name Gilles means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.". It is of French origin.
Gilles Binchois was born on January 1, 1400.
Gilles Binchois died in 1460, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.
The name Gilles is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gilles — January 1, 1400
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
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