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Sébastien Érard
1752Apr, 5

Sébastien Érard

Sébastien Érard, French instrument maker (d. 1831)
Sébastien Érard (born Sebastian Erhard, 5 April 1752 – 5 August 1831) was a French instrument maker of German origin who specialised in the production of pianos and harps, developing the capacities of both instruments and pioneering the modern piano.

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