John Abbey (organ builder)
John Abbey (22 December 1785 – 19 February 1859) (French: Jean Abbey) was an English organ builder, who built organs for the cathedrals of many French cities, as well as the organ at the Salle Le Peletier of the Paris Opera (1831). Many French organ builders adopted his English bellows design.
John Abbey | |
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| Born | 22 December 1785 Whilton, Northamptonshire, England |
| Died | 19 February 1859 (aged 73) Versailles, France |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Organ builder |
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