Machaut, Guillaume de b. 1300 d. April 13, 1377 Poet, Composer. The outstanding figure of the French Ars Nova ("New Art") movement, which helped lay the foundations for the Renaissance. Machaut was born at or near Reims, France, and probably received a clerical education at the Notre-Dame Cathedral there. From 1323 he served as personal secretary to John of Luxembourg, King of Bohemia, accompanying him throughout Europe on political and military campaigns. Through King John's efforts he received several important ecclesiastical...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, Reims, Departement de la Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France
b. 1300 d. April 13, 1377