Francesco Landini

Francesco Landini or Landino (around 1325 – September 2, 1397) was an Italian composer, organist, singer, poet and instrument maker. He was one of the most famous and revered composers of the second half of the 14th century, and by far the most famous composer in Italy. Details of his life are sketchy, but a few facts can be established with certainty, and the general outline has begun to take shape as more research has been done, especially into Florentine records.