Antonio Stradivari | Timeline

Antonio Stradivari (1644 – 18 December 1737) was an Italian luthier and a crafter of string instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas, and harps. Stradivari is generally considered the most significant and greatest artisan in this field. The Latinized form of his surname, Stradivarius, as well as the colloquial "Strad" are terms often used to refer to his instruments. The Hills Violin Shop estimate that Antonio produced 1,116 instruments, of which 960 were violins. It is also estimated that around 650 of these instruments survive, including 450 to 512 violins. (Wikipedia)

January(?) 1(?), 1644 - Cremona - Antonio Stradivari is born
January(?) 1(?), 1656 - Cremona - Probable year in which Stradivari starts his apprenticeship with Nicolò Amati
January(?) 1(?), 1660 - Cremona - Around 1660, Stradivari already produced high quality instruments
January(?) 1(?), 1666 - Cremona - The oldest surviving instrument made by Stradivari dates from this year =(START)
July 4, 1667 - Cremona - Stradivari marries Francesca Feraboschi
May 20, 1698 - Cremona - Francesca Feraboschi, Stradivari's first wife, dies
August 28, 1699 - Cremona - Stradivari marries Zambelli Costa
December 18, 1737 - Cremona - Antônio Stradivari dies =(END)