Johann Christian (I) Dietz
Darmstadt, 1773–1849
Established in Emmerich-am-Rhein, Germany from 1805. Later in Paris at 27 Boulevard de la Madeleine. Primarily a maker of harps and guitars. Along with his son, Johann Christian (II), below, developed the ‘Claviharp’ and ‘Trochleon’. — John Dilworth
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John Dilworth+
DIETZ, Johann Christian (I) Born 1773 Darmstadt Germany, died 1849 Netherlands. Established in Emmerich-am-Rhein, Germany from 1805. Later in Paris at 27 Boulevard de la Madeleine. Primarily a maker of harps and guitars. Along with his son, Johann Christian (II), below, developed the ‘Claviharp’ and ‘Trochleon’.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Es ist fraglich, ob er je eine Geige gemacht hat. Dagegen kommen Guitarren
und Harfen von ihm öfter vor. Bekannt ist er nur durch seine Erfindungen,
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