Biography
Pierre Bonhomme
Pierre Bonhomme (born around 1555 - died in Liège on June 12, 1617) is a Belgian composer.
Bonhomme's family has its origins in Oupeye. After a prolonged stay in Rome, he settled permanently in Liège in 1595, the year he became a canon at the Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross. In 1608 he became Grand Cantor of the same church. In 1612 he wrote his will for the benefit of his brother Jean Bonhmme, citizen of Visé and his son Pierre Probus, named Bonhomme, who was from 1633 to 1664 singing master at Saint Lambert cathedral in Liège.
Bonhomme's family has its origins in Oupeye. After a prolonged stay in Rome, he settled permanently in Liège in 1595, the year he became a canon at the Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross. In 1608 he became Grand Cantor of the same church. In 1612 he wrote his will for the benefit of his brother Jean Bonhmme, citizen of Visé and his son Pierre Probus, named Bonhomme, who was from 1633 to 1664 singing master at Saint Lambert cathedral in Liège.