Louis-Claude Daquin 1694 – 1772

Biography

Louis-Claude Daquin was born on July 4, 1694, in Paris, where he would spend his entire life devoted to musical composition. A French composer of the eighteenth century, Daquin created works during a transformative period in European musical history. His career unfolded against the backdrop of France’s rich musical traditions, and he contributed to the classical repertoire during an era when composition was both an art form and a respected profession.

Throughout his life in Paris, Daquin pursued his calling as a composer, developing his craft over many decades. He witnessed and participated in the musical culture of the French capital, creating compositions that reflected the tastes and innovations of his time. His long life—spanning nearly seventy-eight years—allowed him to mature as an artist and establish himself within the musical community of Paris.

On June 15, 1772, Daquin passed away in Paris at an advanced age, concluding a lifetime dedicated to musical composition. While specific details of his final years remain unrecorded, his legacy endured through the body of work he left behind. Daquin’s contributions to French music represent an important part of the compositional heritage of the eighteenth century, remembered as part of the broader musical tradition that defined his era and city.