Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume
Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume | |
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Vuillaume in 1860 | |
| Born | 7 October 1798 Mirecourt, France |
| Died | 19 March 1875 (aged 76) Paris, France |
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Adèle Guesnet (m. 1826) |
| Awards | List of Awards
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Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ batist vɥijom]; 7 October 1798 – 19 March 1875) was a French luthier, businessman, inventor and winner of many awards.
He was one of the finest French luthiers of the 19th century and a key figure in the world of violin making. His workshop made more than 3,000 instruments. His vision was the ethics and beauty of the Cremona school.