a French musician in the 17th century, was at first admitted for the manner in which he touched the organ, and became superintendent of the music to Anne of Austria the queen-mother. The Abbé Perrin associated him in the privilege he obtained of his majesty, of setting up an opera in 1669. Cambert set to music two pastorals, one entitled Pomona, the other Ariadne, which were the first operas given in France. He also wrote a piece entitled The pains and pleasures of love. These pieces pleased the public; yet in 1672, Lully obtaining the privilege of the opera, Cambert was obliged to come to England, where he became superintendent of the music to King Charles II. and died there in 1677.