Egidius, sometimes Magister Egidius, (c. 1350-1400?) is an '' ars subtilior'' composer found in the ''

Chantilly Codex The Chantilly Codex (''Chantilly, Musée Condé MS 564'') is a manuscript of medieval music containing pieces from the style known as the ''Ars subtilior''. It is held in the museum at the Château de Chantilly in Chantilly, Oise. Most of the co ...

'' and the '' Modena Codex.'' Works attributed to "Egidius" in the ''Chantilly Codex'' comprise the

ballade Ballad is a form of narrative poetry, often put to music, or a type of sentimental love song in modern popular music. Ballad or Ballade may also refer to: Music Genres and forms * Ballade (classical music), a musical setting of a literary ballad ...

s ''Roses et lis'' and ''Courtois et sage,'' dedicated to

Pope Clement VII Pope Clement VII ( la, Clemens VII; it, Clemente VII; born Giulio de' Medici; 26 May 1478 – 25 September 1534) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 19 November 1523 to his death on 25 September 1534. Deemed "the ...

in Avignon. He is potentially identifiable with Egidius de Murino, a composer and music theorist active at the same time.Garber, Benjamin
"Egidius de Murino"
from Medieval France: An Encyclopedia. William Kibler, ed. Garland 1995. p.316. Egidius de Aurelia (Egidius of Orleans), composer of "Alma Polis" and "Axe poli cum artica" is thought to be a different composer.

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