About Josse-François-Joseph Benaut
Lived 1743 – 1794 (aged 50–51). Josse-François-Joseph Benaut was a Belgian organist, composer, harpsichordist and publisher.
Josse-François-Joseph Benaut (c. 1743 in Gullegem – 13 July 1794, Paris) was a Flemish composer, organist, harpsichordist, music educator and priest who had a career in France.
Life His father Charles Benaut was an organist in Wulveringen in Flanders. Josse-François-Joseph Benaut set himself up in Paris as a harpsichord tutor and in 1771 married the daughter of a Flemish merchant.
He was guillotined during the French Revolution on what is now Place de la Nation, Paris as he was suspected of being in contact with the rebels of the Vendée.
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Who was Josse-François-Joseph Benaut?
Belgian musician
When was Josse-François-Joseph Benaut born?
Josse-François-Joseph Benaut was born in 1743 in Gullegem.
When did Josse-François-Joseph Benaut die?
Josse-François-Joseph Benaut died on 13 July 1794 in Paris.
What was Josse-François-Joseph Benaut's occupation?
Josse-François-Joseph Benaut was an organist, composer, harpsichordist and publisher.
What nationality was Josse-François-Joseph Benaut?
Josse-François-Joseph Benaut was Belgian.
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