Adolphe Sax

Summary

Adolphe Sax is a human^[1]. He was born in Dinant^[2]. He was born on November 6, 1814^[3]. He died in Paris^[4]. He died on February 7, 1894^[5]. He worked as a musical instrument maker^[6], inventor^[7], musician^[8], music educator^[9], and university teacher^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (601 views/month, #6,794 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Adolphe Sax's place of birth was Dinant^[2].
• Adolphe Sax passed away in Paris^[4].
• Adolphe Sax passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris^[12].
• Adolphe Sax was born on November 6, 1814^[3].
• Adolphe Sax died on February 7, 1894^[5].
• Adolphe Sax is buried at Montmartre Cemetery^[13].
• Adolphe Sax's father was Charles-Joseph Sax^[14].
• Adolphe Sax held citizenship in United Kingdom of the Netherlands^[15].
• Adolphe Sax held citizenship in Belgium^[16].
• Adolphe Sax held citizenship in France^[17].
• French was Adolphe Sax's native language^[18].
• Adolphe Sax worked as a musical instrument maker^[6].
• Adolphe Sax worked as an inventor^[7].
• Adolphe Sax's professions included musician^[8].
• Adolphe Sax worked as a music educator^[9].
• Adolphe Sax's professions included university teacher^[10].
• Adolphe Sax's field of work was musical instrument^[19].
• Among Adolphe Sax's employers was Conservatoire de Paris^[20].
• Adolphe Sax's education included a stint at Royal Conservatory of Brussels^[21].
• Adolphe Sax received the Knight of the Order of the Oak Crown^[22].
• Adolphe Sax received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[23].
• Adolphe Sax is recorded as male^[24].
• Adolphe Sax's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Adolphe Sax's Commons category is recorded as Adolphe Sax^[26].
• Adolphe Sax's family name is recorded as Sax^[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolphe Sax's place of birth was Dinant^[2]. He was born on November 6, 1814^[3]. His father was Charles-Joseph Sax^[14]. French was his native language^[18].

Education

Adolphe Sax's education included a stint at Royal Conservatory of Brussels^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musical instrument maker^[6], inventor^[7], musician^[8], music educator^[9], and university teacher^[10]. Adolphe Sax's field of work was musical instrument^[19]. Among his employers was Conservatoire de Paris^[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Oak Crown^[22], a grade of an order^[28], in Luxembourg^[29], founded in 1841^[30] and Knight of the Legion of Honour^[23], a grade of an order^[31], in France^[32].

Death and Burial

Adolphe Sax died on February 7, 1894^[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris^[4], a commune of France^[33], in France^[34], founded in -0300^[35] and 9th arrondissement of Paris^[12], a municipal arrondissement of France^[36], in France^[37], founded in 1860^[38]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adolphe Sax include saxophone^[39], a type of musical instrument^[40], founded in 1840^[41] and Maison de Monsieur Sax^[42].

Why It Matters

Adolphe Sax ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (601 views/month, #6,794 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[43] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

He is credited with the discovery of saxophone^[45], a type of musical instrument^[46], founded in 1840^[47]; alto saxophone^[48], a type of musical instrument^[49]; baritone saxophone^[50], a type of musical instrument^[51]; saxhorn^[52], a type of musical instrument^[53]; sopranino saxophone^[54]; and soprano saxophone^[55], a type of musical instrument^[56]. Entities named for him include saxophone^[39], a type of musical instrument^[40], founded in 1840^[41] and Maison de Monsieur Sax^[42].

FAQs

Where was Adolphe Sax born?

Adolphe Sax's place of birth was Dinant^[2].

Where did Adolphe Sax die?

Adolphe Sax passed away in Paris^[4].

Who were Adolphe Sax's parents?

Adolphe Sax's father was Charles-Joseph Sax^[14].

What did Adolphe Sax do for work?

Adolphe Sax worked as musical instrument maker^[6], inventor^[7], musician^[8], music educator^[9], and university teacher^[10].

Where did Adolphe Sax go to school?

Adolphe Sax was educated at Royal Conservatory of Brussels^[21].

What awards did Adolphe Sax receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Oak Crown^[22] and Knight of the Legion of Honour^[23].

What did Adolphe Sax discover?

Adolphe Sax is credited as discoverer of saxophone^[45], alto saxophone^[48], baritone saxophone^[50], and saxhorn^[52].