Marcin Leopolita

Marcin Leopolita (Lwów ca. 1540 – ca. 1584) - one of the most eminent Polish composers of 16th century. He studied in the Kraków University (Collegium Maius) and at the age of 20 was already a member of royal music ensemble at the court of King Zygmunt August. There are only a few compositions of Leopolita that remained to our times: 5 religious motets and one mass "Missa paschalis".

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Name	Leopolita, Marcin
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Short description	Composer
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Place of birth	Lwów, Poland
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