About Jean Hotteterre
Lived 1677 – 1720 (aged 42–43). Jean Hotteterre was a French composer, oboist and instrumentalist.
Jean Hotteterre (1677–1720) was a French composer and musician of the Hotteterre family.
Hotteterre worked at the family workshop on the Rue de Harlay, Paris until his death at the court of Louis XIV. He and his brothers Jacques-Martin and Nicolas made many enhancements to the oboe, creating an "indoor" version similar to the shawm.
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Who was Jean Hotteterre?
French composer and musician
When was Jean Hotteterre born?
Jean Hotteterre was born in 1677 in Paris.
When did Jean Hotteterre die?
Jean Hotteterre died on 3 March 1720 in Paris.
What was Jean Hotteterre's occupation?
Jean Hotteterre was a composer, oboist and instrumentalist.
What nationality was Jean Hotteterre?
Jean Hotteterre was French.
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