Jean Mazuel (father)
Jean Mazuel (* 1568 in Paris ; † 1616 there ) was a French violinist . He was the son of Guillaume Mazuel . Jean Mazuel was a member of the French family of musicians Mazuel .
life and work
Mazuel is recorded as an orchestral musician in Paris in 1594. In 1601 he became "violon du roi" (violinist of the king). In 1602 Mazuel signed a cooperation agreement with 11 other "violons du roi" for a term of 40 years.
Jean Mazuel was, so to speak, the “link” between the Mazuel and Molière families : he was the music teacher of Agnès Mazuel , the grandmother of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin , alias Molière , he was and was the godfather of Guillaume Poquelin , an uncle of Molière the best man of Jeanne Poquelin , an aunt of Molière. After Jean Mazuel's death , Jeanne Poquelin taught his children.
swell
- John S. Powell: Mazuel, Mazuet (family). In: MGG Online (subscription required). There point 4. "Jean Mazuel" (Jean III).
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mazuel, Jean |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French violinist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1568 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Paris |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1616 |
| Place of death | Paris |