Crécquillon, Thomas

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Crécquillon, Thomas (b c.1490; d ?Béthune, 1557). Fr.-Flemish composer. Probably choirmaster to Emperor Charles V. Wrote over 200 chansons, over 100 motets, 12 masses, and other church mus. Regarded as one of leading composers of post-Josquin Desprès generation.

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