Alexandre Guilmant, French organist and composer (died 1911)

Félix-Alexandre Guilmant was a French organist and composer. He was the organist of La Trinité from 1871 until 1901. A noted pedagogue, performer, and improviser, Guilmant helped found the Schola Cantorum de Paris. He was appointed as Professor of Organ in the Conservatoire de Paris in 1896.

March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 294 days remain until the end of the year.