Fevin, Antoine de b. 1473 d. 1512 Composer. He was the first noteworthy follower of Josquin Des Prez, whose musical innovations he embraced with his own airy, attractive style. About 40 of his works survive, including a Requiem (c. 1506), the "Sancta Trinitas", 18 motets, and nine Masses, some of which make use of themes by Josquin. Facts of Fevin's life are sketchy. He was born in Arras, France, the son of an alderman, and probably entered the priesthood in the mid-1490s. His compositions show knowledge of the latest...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Church of Saint Nicholas, Blois, Blois, Departement du Loir-et-Cher, Centre, France
Louis of Bourbon b. 1376 d. December 21, 1446 French Nobility. Count of Vendome and Chartres. A prominent figure in the Hundred Years' War between France and England, he was a commander at the Battle of Agincourt (October 25, 1415) and later fought under Joan of Arc. Born into the powerful Bourbon family, he became Count of Vendome at age 17 and sole ruler of the region upon the death of his mother, Countess Catherine de Vendome, in 1403. He was a trusted...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Church of Saint-Georges (Defunct), Vendome, Departement du Loir-et-Cher, Centre, France Plot: Site destroyed in the 1790s
b. July 1, 1725 d. May 10, 1807
b. 1473 d. 1512