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Jorg Steinheibel (Steinheubel)

c.1547–1627

Recorded as luthier and cabinet maker. According to Bletschacher he was exposed to the plague whilst selling violins in Kaufbeuren and died shortly afterward. Work unknown. [Bletschacher, Vannes] — John Dilworth

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STEINHEIBEL (STEINHEUBEL) Jörg Born circa. 1547 Füssen, died 1627 Lechbruck Germany. Recorded as luthier and cabinet maker. According to Bletschacher he was exposed to the plague whilst selling violins in Kaufbeuren and died shortly afterward. Work unknown. [Bletschacher, Vannes]

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