Background
Bender was born in 1798 in Bechtheim, Germany. He was a brother of Jean Valentin Bender, who was also a Belgian composer and clarinetist.
Bender was born in 1798 in Bechtheim, Germany. He was a brother of Jean Valentin Bender, who was also a Belgian composer and clarinetist.
Bender was a director of the Antwerp wind-band, having succeeded his brother in this position.
