Godecharle, Louis Joseph Melchior (EN)

Godecharle, Godecharles, Godechart, Goddeschal, Godischal, Godischial, Godschalck, Codecharle, Louis Joseph Melchior, baptised 5 January 1749 Brussels, †8 June 1807 Brussels, Jacques Antoine’s son, Dutch singer (baritone). He was connected with Saints-Michel-et-Gudule church in Brussels; in 1771–94, he was a member of a royal band.

Literature: S. Clercx Les Godecharles, musiciens bruxellois au XVIII^e siècle, in E. Closson’s festschrift, Brussels 1948