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Spanish Renaissance composer, renowned as the most significant polyphonist of the Iberian Peninsula and a master of sacred choral music.Born in Ávila, Spain, Victoria likely received early musical training as a choirboy at Ávila Cathedral. He traveled to Rome around 1565, possibly studying with Palestrina. Ordained a priest in 1575, he served at the Collegium Germanicum and other Roman churches....