May 10, 1697:
Jean-Marie Leclair is born in Lyon, Kingdom of France.
October 22, 1764:
As he enters his Paris home, Jean-Marie Leclair is stabbed to death, probably by his nephew, Guillaume-François Vial. Leclair is aged 67 years, five months, and twelve days. His earthly remains will be laid to rest in the Churchyard of Saint-Laurent, Paris, Kingdom of France. No one will ever be charged with the crime.
December 2, 1764:
A memorial service for Jean-Marie Leclair takes place in the church of the Feuillants near the Place Vendôme. A motet, De profundis, by Jean-Joseph Cassanea de Mondonville (52) and an arrangement of Leclair’s music are performed.