Born:
November 22, 1450
Birthplace:
Bergen-op-Zoom, Netherlands
Died:
1505 in Ferrara, Italy
Also known as:
One of the well known Franco-Flemish composers of his time.
Type of Compositions:
He wrote masses, motets and secular pieces.
Musical Work:
Approximately 24 masses, 22 motets, several chansons and instrumental compositions. He is also known for his famous "Passion According to St. Matthew."
Interesting Fact:
He was the son of a city trumpeter and died of the plague in 1505.