About Louis Hillier
Lived 1868 – 1960 (aged 91–92). Louis Hillier was a Belgian and French composer.
Louis Hillier (1868–1960) was a Belgian musician and composer of Wallonia, who in 1901 wrote the music of the Le Chant des Wallons, the Walloon anthem.
Among his many other compositions, he was commissioned by The General Electric Company, Ltd. (GEC of the UK, not GE of the USA) to write a company March which was performed at their 1904 Annual Dinner. It incorporated a musical part written for electric bells, still a new technology at the time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Louis Hillier?
Belgian composer
When was Louis Hillier born?
Louis Hillier was born in 1868 in Liège.
When did Louis Hillier die?
Louis Hillier died in 1960 in Paris.
What was Louis Hillier's occupation?
Louis Hillier was a composer.
What nationality was Louis Hillier?
Louis Hillier was Belgian and French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Louis Hillier (musician)
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