François-Henri Clicquot
Very famous Parisian organ builder of the 18th century, the last representative of the Clicquot organ builders and the last great organ builder of the former Kingdom of France
About François-Henri Clicquot
Lived 1732 – 1790 (aged 57–58). François-Henri Clicquot was a French organ builder, engineer and musical instrument maker.
François-Henri (also Henry) Clicquot (1732 – 24 May 1790) was a French organ builder and was the grandson of Robert Clicquot and son of Louis-Alexandre Cliquot, who were also noted organ builders.
Clicquot was born in Paris, where he later died.
The Clicquot firm installed the first noteworthy organ in the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. Though extensively rebuilt and expanded in the nineteenth century by Aristide Cavaillé-Coll, some of the original Clicquot pipework was reused, notably in the pedal division of that instrument, where it continues to be heard today. Upon the death of Louis-Alexandre, François-Henri inherited his father's workshop.
Other Clicquot organs survive in Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais, St. Sulpice (rebuilt by Aristide Cavaille-Coll), St. Nicolas-des-Champs, Souvigny Priory, and the Palace of Fontainebleau.
Clicquot died during the construction of organs in Poitiers Cathedral and the church of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois, both of which were completed by his son Claude-François Clicquot.
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Who was François-Henri Clicquot?
very famous Parisian organ builder of the 18th century, the last representative of the Clicquot organ builders and the last great organ builder of the former Kingdom of France
When was François-Henri Clicquot born?
François-Henri Clicquot was born in 1732 in Paris.
When did François-Henri Clicquot die?
François-Henri Clicquot died on 24 May 1790 in Paris.
What was François-Henri Clicquot's occupation?
François-Henri Clicquot was an organ builder, engineer and musical instrument maker.
What nationality was François-Henri Clicquot?
François-Henri Clicquot was French.
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