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Adolphe Sax — Age & Birthday
Born: 6 November 1814 · Died: 7 February 1894 · Age at death: 79
How old was Adolphe Sax when he died?
Adolphe Sax died aged 79. He was born on 6 November 1814 and died on 7 February 1894.
Belgian instrument maker who invented the saxophone
Did you know?As a child, he survived several near-death experiences including falling from a height, accidentally drinking sulphuric acid, and nearly drowning in a river.
Antoine-Joseph "Adolphe" Sax (French:; 6 November 1814 – 7 February 1894) was a Belgian inventor and musician who invented the saxophone in the early 1840s, patenting it in 1846. He also invented the saxotromba, saxhorn and saxtuba, and redesigned the bass clarinet in a fashion still used in the 21st century.
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- Age at death
- 79
- Years since death
- 132
- Born
- November 6, 1814 · Dinant, Belgium
- Died
- February 7, 1894
- Nationality
- Belgian
- Known for
- Music, Art, Technology
Family
- Father
- Charles-Joseph Sax
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