Peter Althenn
Kelsterbach, worked 1700
Violinist in the orchestra of Frankfurt. Established as a luthier in Kelsterbach. G. P. Telemann, the director of the orchestra, was the godfather of his son. — John Dilworth
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John Dilworth+
ALTHENN, Peter Worked circa. 1700 Kelsterbach, Hessen Germany. Violinist in the orchestra of Frankfurt. Established as a luthier in Kelsterbach. G. P. Telemann, the director of the orchestra, was the godfather of his son.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Ein Musiker und Instrumentenmacher, der 1706 aus Kelsterbach a. M. nach Frankfurt eingewandert und Mitglied der städtischen Kapelle geworden war. Für seine Stellung spricht es vielleicht, dass sein Sohn 1719 vom Kapelldirektor Telemann aus der Taufe gehoben wurde.
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