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Adrian Willaert
1562Dec, 7

Adrian Willaert

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

  • 17Jan

    Edict of Saint-Germain

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

    Council of Trent

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

    Massacre of Wassy

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