Josquin Dez Prez was a highly influential Roman-Catholic composer born in 1445 in Hainaut, Belgium who is known for spreading the Northern polyphonic style to Italian churches. He composed both secular pieces focusing on themes of love, drama, and politics as well as sacred music for worship and rituals. As one of the most experimental composers of his time employing multiple voices, Josquin had a significant impact on musical composition and was employed by both Louis XII of France and Duke Ercole I of Ferrara.

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2. BiographyReferred to by many as simply “Josquin”Born 1445, Died August 27 1951 (debated)Hainaut (Modern day Belgium)Roman-Catholic Composer

3. Secularism Vs. SacredSecular – Non-religiousLove, drama, political satire, dances, entertainment.Sacred – ReligiousReligiously influenced music.Worship, rituals.

4. InfluenceJosquin is noted for spreading Northern Polyphonic style to the Italian cities (church).

5. Was employed by Louis XII and Duke Ercole I