Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume

Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume
Vuillaume in 1860
Born(1798-10-07)7 October 1798
Mirecourt, France
Died19 March 1875(1875-03-19) (aged 76)
Paris, France
Education
  • Claude François Vuillaume
  • François Chanot
Known for
Notable work
Style
Movement
  • French school
  • Mirecourt school
Spouse
Adèle Guesnet
(m. 1826)
Awards
List of Awards

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.