French composer. Although there is a theory that he was born in 1634, recent research indicates he was born in 1643. Born in Paris, he studied under Giacomo Carissimi in Rome. Although he did not serve Louis XIV directly, he served the Dauphin in the early 1680s, which led to him receiving a pension from Louis XIV. He also served as composer and choirmaster at major Jesuit churches in Paris. Due to his talent and activity, he was compared to Lully, who wielded immense power at the time. The majority of his works are sacred music.