Born: Circa 1450
Birthplace: Uncertain, either in Hainaut, Belgium or across the border in France.
Died: August 27, 1521,Condé-sur-l'Escaut
Also known as: The greatest composer of the high Renaissance.
Type of Compositions: Sacred and secular vocal music.
Musical Work: Among his known works are 112 motets, including La Déploration sur la mort Ockeghem, 18 masses, 6 mass sections and 70 chansons.
Interesting Fact: Desprez was Martin Luther's favourite composer.
