Flemish Renaissance composer
Jacob Obrecht
Also known as Hobrecht, Jacob
Born1457
BirthplaceGhent
CountryFlanders
GenderMale
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Biography
Jacob Obrecht (1457/1458 – late July, 1505) was a Flemish composer of the Renaissance. He was the most famous composer of masses in Europe in the late 15th century, only being eclipsed by Josquin Desprez after his death, and in addition wrote many motets and songs.
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