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Henry Willis (1821–1901) was an English organ builder.

Henry Willis British organ builder

Henry Willis, also known as "Father" Willis, was an English organ player and builder, who is regarded as the foremost organ builder of the Victorian era. His company Henry Willis & Sons remains in business.

Henry Willis may also refer to:

Henry Willis (politician) Australian politician

Henry Willis was an Australian politician, born in Port Adelaide, South Australia to English mariner John Willis and Jane, née Emmerson. Having been locally educated, Willis worked at his father's tannery, and in 1884 became a committee member of the South Australian Literary Societies' Union. The following year he had established his own tannery and was serving on the local board of health and Hindmarsh Municipal Council.

Henry Brittan Willis was an English landscape and animal painter.

Henry Parker Willis was an American financial expert.

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Henry Willis & Sons

Henry Willis & Sons is a British firm of pipe organ builders founded in 1845. Although most of their installations have been in the UK, examples can be found in other countries.

Harry Albert Willis was a Canadian Senator and long-time fundraiser and organizer for the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in Ontario.

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