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Willis, Father, 1821-1901

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Personal name headingWillis, Father, 1821-1901
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Variant(s)Father Willis, 1821-1901
Willis, Henry 1821-1901
Associated countryEngland
Birth date1821-04-27
Death date1901-02-11
Place of birthLondon (England)
Field of activityOrgan (Musical instrument)
AffiliationHenry Willis & Sons (Firm)
Profession or occupationOrgan builders Organists
Found inDathlu 125 mlwyddiant yr organ, 2012: cover (Father Willis)
Wikipedia WWW site, viewed 5 September 2018 (Father Willis ; Henry Willis (27 April 1821 - 11 February 1901), was an English organ player and builder ; his company Henry Willis & Sons remains in business ; born in London ; was nicknamed "Father Willis" because of his contribution to the art and science of organ building and to distinguish him from his younger relatives working in the firm)