# Fame.am profile — machine-readable export
# Canonical URL: https://fame.am/person/marin-marais
# Generated: 2026-08-31T19:39:38.821Z

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# bio (long form, separated for readability)
bio: |
  Marin Marais was born in Paris on 31 May 1656 and studied composition with Jean-Baptiste Lully, often conducting his operas. He spent six months learning bass viol under Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe, the instrument's reigning master. In 1676 he was hired as a musician to the royal court at Versailles, and three years later appointed ordinaire de la chambre du roy pour la viole — a post he held until 1725. He remained at court nearly half a century, writing and performing. His son Roland became a composer as well. Marais died in Paris on 15 August 1728.