Jean-Louis Boisselot

French Composer and piano manufacturer

Jean-Baptiste-Louis Boisselot (French: [ʒɑ̃lwi bwaslo]; 18 August 1782 – 21 May 1847) was the founder of the piano company Boisselot & Fils. Coming from a family of violin makers based in Montpellier around 1770, he started his business by selling scores and musical instruments, especially from 1809 on when he focused on the sale of pianos and harps abroad.2

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Born Aug 18, 1782, died May 21, 1847.1

Companies

Career

Occupation: composer, piano maker.4

Personal life

  • BornAug 18, 1782, Montpellier5
  • DiedMay 21, 1847, Marseille6
  • CitizenshipFrance7