Born:
c. 1500
Birthplace:
Belgium
Died:
October 14, 1568 in Paris
Also known as:
Jacques, Jakob, Arcadel, Archadelt, Archadente, Archadet, or Harchadelt. One of the composers who helped establish the madrigal musical form.
Type of Compositions:
Influence:
Josquin and the Belgian School.
Musical Work:
Published 6 books of madrigals for 5 voices and three volumes of masses for 3 to 7 voices along with 24 motets and 126 French chansons.
Interesting Fact:
He served the Duke of Guise.
