Guillaume Dufay
composer of the Renaissance (1397–1474)
1397 — 1474
Quick Facts
Profession
composer of the Renaissance (1397–1474)
Born
August 21, 1397
Died
1474 (age ~77)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
composer, music theorist
Kingdom of FranceBorn in BeerselDied in Cambrai
1397
Born in Beersel (1397-08-21)
1474
Died in Cambrai
About
Guillaume Du Fay was a composer and music theorist of early Renaissance music, who is variously described as French or Franco-Flemish. Considered the leading European composer of his time, his music was widely performed and reproduced. Du Fay was well-associated with composers of the Burgundian School, particularly his colleague Gilles Binchois, but was never a regular member of the Burgundian chapel himself.
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Who is Guillaume Dufay?+
Guillaume Du Fay was a composer and music theorist of early Renaissance music, who is variously described as French or Franco-Flemish. Considered the leading European composer of his time, his music was widely performed and reproduced. Du Fay was well-associated with composers of the Burgundian Scho
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 Dufay born?+
Guillaume Dufay was born on August 21, 1397.
When did Guillaume Dufay die?+
Guillaume Dufay died in 1474, 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 — August 21, 1397
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
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