Ockeghem's Trip To Du Fay

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During the reign of Louis XI, Ockeghem continued his service in the royal chaplain and his popularity in the court kept increasing. He was named to a canonry at the cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris in 1463 but relinquished his claim in 1470 for political reasons. Because of the good relationship between Louis XI and Philip the Good of Burgundy at the beginning of Louis’ reign, it was possible for Ockeghem to visit his birthplace. During this time, he might have (not confirmed) made a visit to Du Fay, whom he may have known since his childhood. In 1464 he went to Cambrai and may have been a guest at Du Fay 's house. During his time in Cambrai, Ockeghem was identified as a subdeacon and was ordained a priest, it is possible that this was most likely