Édouard Alexandre
French organ maker
About Édouard Alexandre
Lived 1824 – 1888 (aged 63–64). Édouard Alexandre was a French organ builder.
Édouard Alexandre (4 December 1824 – 1888) was a French organ manufacturer and inventor.
He was born in Paris, France and learned his trade in established by his father, Jacob Alexandre, at Ivry near Paris. In 1844, he received an interest in the business. Édouard and his father were known for their inventions such as the "piano-organ," the "piano-Liszt," and the "organ-melodium," also known as the "Alexandre organ."
In 1856, the firm of Alexandre was awarded a medal of honor at the Paris Exhibition for its popular instruments, which were instrumental in promoting a love of music throughout France. He was made a chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1860.
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Who was Édouard Alexandre?
French organ maker (1824–1888)
When was Édouard Alexandre born?
Édouard Alexandre was born in 1824.
When did Édouard Alexandre die?
Édouard Alexandre died in 1888.
What was Édouard Alexandre's occupation?
Édouard Alexandre was an organ builder.
What nationality was Édouard Alexandre?
Édouard Alexandre was French.
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