Madeleine in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Jean-Baptiste Lully

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 23, 2023

1. Jean-Baptiste Lully Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

À l'emplacement
de cette maison
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Surintendant de la Musique
du Roi Louis XIV
né le 29 novembre 1632
vécut de 1684 jusqu’a
sa mort le 22 mars 1687

(English translation:)
At the location of this building, Jean-Baptiste Lully, Superintendent of Music for King Louis XIV, born November 29, 1632, lived here from 1684 until his death on March 22, 1687.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is March 22, 1687.

Location. 48° 52.177′ N, 2° 19.345′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Madeleine. Marker is on Rue Boissy d'Anglas, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Rue Boissy d'Anglas, Paris, Île-de-France 75008, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andre Chantemesse (a few steps from this marker); Orville J. Cunningham (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Général La Fayette / General Lafayette (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Church / Eglise Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jean-Roger Debrais (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Plan Marshall / The Marshall Plan (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Alphonse Maury (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Cour des Comptes / Court of Accounts (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . .
1. Jean-Baptiste Lully (Wikipedia).

Overview: Jean-Baptiste Lully (born Giovanni Battista Lulli; 28 November [O.S. 18 November] 1632 – 22 March 1687) was an Italian naturalized French composer, guitarist, violinist, and dancer who is considered a master of the French Baroque music style. Best known for his operas, he spent most of his life working in the court of Louis XIV of France and became a French subject in 1661. He was a close friend of the playwright Molière, with whom he collaborated on numerous comédie-ballets, including L'Amour médecin, George Dandin ou le Mari confondu, Monsieur de Pourceaugnac, Psychéand his best known work, Le Bourgeois gentilhomme.

(Submitted on January 25, 2024.)

2. Jean Baptiste Lully - March for the Turkish Ceremony (YouTube, 2:41)

Jean-Baptiste Lully Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 23, 2023

2. Jean-Baptiste Lully Marker - wide view

. (Submitted on January 25, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on January 24, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on January 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.