Jacob Stainer
Austrian luthier
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Summary
Jacob Stainer was born on January 1, 1617[1], in Absam[2]. He died on January 1, 1683[3], in Absam[4]. He worked as a luthier[5], musical instrument maker[6], and violin maker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Commons category: Jacob Stainer[10]
- Family name: Stainer[11]
- Given name: Jacobus[12]
- Instrument: violin[13]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[14], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[15], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[17]
- P14536: 395449[18]
Why It Matters
Jacob Stainer has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Where was Jacob Stainer born?
Jacob Stainer was born in Absam[2].
Where did Jacob Stainer die?
Jacob Stainer died in Absam[4].
What did Jacob Stainer do for work?
Jacob Stainer worked as a luthier[5], musical instrument maker[6], and violin maker[7].