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César Thomson

César Thomson (1857–1931) was a Belgian composer, music educator and concertmaster.

Also recorded as Cesar Thomson

Belgian violinist César Thomson (1857–1931)

István Goszleth · Bibliothèque nationale de France · Public domain

Biography

Born at Liège in 1857, died in Bissone in 1931.

César Thomson studied at Royal Conservatory of Liège. Training under Hubert Léonard is recorded. Alexandros Kazantzis is recorded as having studied under César Thomson.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin. Employment is recorded with Juilliard School and Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of Leopold.

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Places

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  • Liège

    Birth place

  • Bissone

    Death place

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.

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