About Jacob Godebrye
Lived 1440 – 1529 (aged 88–89). Jacob Godebrye was a cantor and composer.
Jacotin or Jacob Godebrye (died 24 March 1529) was a Franco-Flemish singer and composer. He was born in Flanders between 1440 and 1450, and was the choral vicar at the collegiale of Antwerp, became a chaplain and later took orders. From 1479 to 1528 he was a singer at Onze Lieve Vrouw (Notre Dame) in Antwerp. He was a contrapuntist, and his motets, chansons and masses were published in several extant collections. He died at Antwerp.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jacob Godebrye's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jacob Godebrye?
composer
When was Jacob Godebrye born?
Jacob Godebrye was born in 1440.
When did Jacob Godebrye die?
Jacob Godebrye died on 24 March 1529 in Antwerp.
What was Jacob Godebrye's occupation?
Jacob Godebrye was a cantor and composer.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob Godebrye. https://biography.guide/jacob-godebrye/
MLA: "Jacob Godebrye." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacob-godebrye/.
Chicago: "Jacob Godebrye." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jacob-godebrye/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:11 UTC