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Adolphe Sax

Adolphe Sax (1814–1894) was a Belgian musical instrument maker, inventor and musician.

Also recorded as Antoine Joseph Adolphe Sax; Antoine-Joseph Sax.

Overview

Born at Dinant in 1814, died at Paris in 1894.

In detail

Adolphe Sax studied at Royal Conservatory of Brussels. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is musical instrument.

Employment is recorded with Conservatoire de Paris.

Work by Adolphe Sax is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Musée de l'Armée, Musical Instruments Museum and Bach House.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Oak Crown and Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Adolphe Sax”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q181995: Adolphe Sax

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