Franchinus Gaffurius

Franchinus Gaffurius (January 14, 1451 – June 25, 1522) was an Italian music theorist and composer of the Renaissance. He was an almost exact contemporary of Josquin Des Prez and Leonardo da Vinci, the latter of whom was a personal friend. He was one of the most famous musicians in Italy in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

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January 14 - 1451 - June 25 - 1522 - Italian - Music theorist - Renaissance - Josquin Des Prez - Leonardo da Vinci - 15th - 16th

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