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English violinist and composer
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
1874
Death:
1957
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The details
Biography
William Henley (1874–1957) was an English violinist, arranger of music, music teacher, and composer.He is the author of a seminal reference book, the Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers.The book was the first to include a significant number of American craftsmen.Henley traveled extensively as a performer, primarily with his quartet.It was during his trips, including a trip to America during the 1920s, that he gathered information for his book.