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Robert de Visée ( 1650-1725 France)

Little is known about de Visée's origin. It has been suggested a Portuguese origin of his surname. It is very likely that he had studied with Francesco Corbetta. About 1680 he became a chamber musician to king Luis XIV. He also used to be a singer in the royal chamber, and in 1719 he was named "Guitar Master of the King". Rousseau reported that he also played the viol at court. He wrote two books of guitar music. He composed many suites as well as a collection of ensemble pieces.