About Edgar Willems
Lived 1890 – 1978 (aged 87). Edgar Willems was a Belgian musicologist, music theorist, musician and music teacher.
Edgar Willems (13 October 1890 in Lanaken, Limburg, Belgium – 18 June 1978 in Geneva, Switzerland) was an artist, musician and music educator, famous for being at the origin of a method of musical education.
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Who was Edgar Willems?
Belgian musician
When was Edgar Willems born?
Edgar Willems was born on 13 October 1890 in Lanaken.
When did Edgar Willems die?
Edgar Willems died on 18 June 1978 in Geneva.
What was Edgar Willems's occupation?
Edgar Willems was a musicologist, music theorist, musician and music teacher.
What nationality was Edgar Willems?
Edgar Willems was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edgar Willems. https://biography.guide/edgar-willems/
MLA: "Edgar Willems." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edgar-willems/.
Chicago: "Edgar Willems." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edgar-willems/.
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