Deaths on December 7

Adrian Willaert

Died on December 7, 1562

Adrian Willaert, Dutch-Italian composer and educator (b. 1490)

Adrian Willaert (c. 1490 – 7 December 1562) was a Netherlandish composer of the Renaissance and founder of the Venetian School.

He was one of the most representative members of the generation of northern composers who moved to Italy and transplanted the polyphonic Franco-Flemish style there.

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Events on 1562

17 Jan

Edict of Saint-Germain
France recognizes the Huguenots by the Edict of Saint-Germain.
18 Jan

Council of Trent
Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session.
1 Mar

Massacre of Wassy
Sixty-three Huguenots are massacred in Wassy, France, marking the start of the French Wars of Religion.

Deaths on December 7

Adrian Willaert

Died on December 7, 1562

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Events on 1562

Edict of Saint-Germain

Council of Trent

Massacre of Wassy