About Charles-Joseph Sax
Lived 1790 – 1865 (aged 75). Charles-Joseph Sax was a Belgian musical instrument maker, known for Adolphe Sax.
Charles-Joseph Sax (1 February 1790 – 26 April 1865) was a Belgian musical instrument maker. His son was Adolphe Sax, who invented the saxophone, the saxhorn and the saxotromba.
Sax was the son of Françoise Élisabeth (Maréchal) and Antoine Joseph Sax. He was a maker of wind and brass instruments, as well as of pianos, harps, and guitars. Sax was a great instrument maker, and made sure his son had a good education and a leg to stand on for his future. He was a careful, strict, and kind father to his son, Adolphe Sax, and played a big part in his son's successful career.
Instruments built by Charles-Joseph are held in some museum collections.
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Who was Charles-Joseph Sax?
Belgian musical instrument maker (1790–1865)
When was Charles-Joseph Sax born?
Charles-Joseph Sax was born on 1 February 1790 in Dinant.
When did Charles-Joseph Sax die?
Charles-Joseph Sax died on 26 April 1865 in 18th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Charles-Joseph Sax's occupation?
Charles-Joseph Sax was a musical instrument maker.
What was Charles-Joseph Sax known for?
Charles-Joseph Sax was known for Adolphe Sax.
What nationality was Charles-Joseph Sax?
Charles-Joseph Sax was Belgian.
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