Guillaume de Machaut
Medieval French composer and poet (c. 1300–1377)
1300 — 1377
Quick Facts
Profession
Medieval French composer and poet (c. 1300–1377)
Born
January 1, 1300
Died
1377 (age ~77)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
composer, writer, poet
FranceBorn in ReimsDied in Reims
1300
Born in Reims (1300-01-01)
1377
Died in Reims
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Guillaume de Machaut was a French composer and poet who was the central figure of the ars nova style in late medieval music. His dominance of the genre is such that modern musicologists use his death to separate the ars nova from the subsequent ars subtilior movement. Regarded as the most significant French composer and poet of the 14th century, he is often seen as the century's leading European composer.
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Who is Guillaume de Machaut?+
Guillaume de Machaut was a French composer and poet who was the central figure of the ars nova style in late medieval music. His dominance of the genre is such that modern musicologists use his death to separate the ars nova from the subsequent ars subtilior movement. Regarded as the most significan
What does the name Guillaume mean?+
The name Guillaume means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is of French origin.
When was Guillaume de Machaut born?+
Guillaume de Machaut was born on January 1, 1300.
When did Guillaume de Machaut die?+
Guillaume de Machaut died in 1377, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.
The name Guillaume is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guillaume — January 1, 1300
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
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