
1644 – Antonio Stradivari, born in Cremona, Italy. He was an Italian luthier, a crafter of stringed instruments such as violins, celli, guitars and harps. 1667 – 1679 – He served as a pupil in Nicolò Amati’s workshop, though there is much evidence to dispute this fact. 1680 – Settled himself in the Piazza San ..