François-André Danican [François-André] Philidor (07/09/1726 - 31/08/1795), a French composer, born in Dreux, died in London. Besides being a rather gifted composer was also one of the best chess players of his time and is still known as such today. He was the youngest son of André Danican Philidor (c.1647-1730) and half brother of Anne Danican Philidor (1681-1728). He spent most of his career in Versailles, Paris and London.