John Edward Betts

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John Edward Betts
Born 1755
Stamford, Lincolnshire
Died

1823 (aged 6768)


London

Occupation Luthier

John Edward Betts (1755–1823) was an English luthier, a crafter of stringed instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars and harps. Betts, the leading instrument dealer of his time in London, was one of the first to import Italian instruments. He is buried at Cripplegate Church.

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