HAMBOIS, John
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HAMBOIS (John), Hamboys. English musician and writer of the 15th century. Generally believed to have been the first English musician on whom the degree of Doctor of Music was conferred. He is supposed to have received the degree in 1463. He wrote two tracts in Latin: Summum Artis Musices, and Cantionum Artificialium diversi Generis, etc.