José Maurício (Portuguese composer), Date of Birth, Date of Death

José Maurício (Portuguese composer)

Portuguese composer

Date of Birth: 19-Mar-1752

Date of Death: 12-Sep-1815

Profession: composer

Nationality: Portugal

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

José Maurício (Coimbra, 19 March 1752 - Figueira da Foz, 12 September 1815) was a Portuguese composer mainly known for his prolific production of sacred music. A native of Coimbra, Mauricio began as singer and organist and rose to become both chapel master at Coimbra Cathedral, and music professor at the Universidade de Coimbra during the reforms of João VI.