Jacob Obrecht

Jacob Obrecht was a Flemish composer of masses, motets and songs. He was the most famous composer of masses in Europe of the late 15th century and was only eclipsed after his death by Josquin des Prez.

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Who was born first?

• Jacob Obrecht was born 3 years before Pierre de la Rue
• Jacob Obrecht was born 6 years after Franchinus Gaffurius
• Jacob Obrecht was born 7 years after Heinrich Isaac
• Jacob Obrecht was born 11 years before Juan del Encina
• Jacob Obrecht was born 11 years after Alexander Agricola

Timeline

1. Alexander Agricolacirca 1446 – August 15, 1506
2. Heinrich Isaac1450 – March 26, 1517
3. Franchinus GaffuriusJanuary 14, 1451 – June 25, 1522
4. Jacob Obrecht (this page)circa 1457 – August 1, 1505
5. Pierre de la Ruecirca 1460 – November 20, 1518
6. Juan del EncinaJuly 12, 1468 – 1529

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