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French organist and composer (1624-1680)

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
France
Active from
1624-03-21
Active to
1680-10-13
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François Roberday (21 March 1624 – 13 October 1680) was a French Baroque organist and composer. One of the last exponents of the French polyphonic music tradition established by Jean Titelouze and Louis Couperin, Roberday is best remembered today for his Fugues et caprices, a collection of four-part contrapuntal organ pieces. He was born in Paris in 1624, most probably in March. His family was one of goldsmiths and musicians: his father, a renowned goldsmith <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/F

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Instance of
human
Given name
François
Gender
male
Citizenship
France
Place of birth
Paris
Place of death
Rambouillet
Occupation
organist
Languages spoken
French
Instrument
organ
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name in native language
François Roberday
date of birth
1624-03-21
date of death
1680-10-13
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