François de Prendcourt (born Gutenberg von Weigolshausen; 1640s – 1725) was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, and soldier. Little is known of Prendcourt’s early life and education. He was born in Würzburg and spoke German, French, Spanish, Latin, and English. From 1686 to 1688 he was Master of the Children at the Catholic chapel in Whitehall, England under James II, where he taught Latin, music, and singing. He was dismissed for misconduct, probably for having an affair with the daughter of Richard Bishop, whom he later married. The couple went to Ireland, and in 1689 Prendcourt was made military governor of the town of Armagh and held the rank of lieutenant. Arrested for espionage, he was imprisoned in the Bastille from the spring of 1690 to the autumn of 1697.