Carl Bechstein

Carl Bechstein
Born(1826-06-01)1 June 1826
Gotha, Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, German Confederation
Died6 March 1900(1900-03-06) (aged 73)
Berlin, Province of Brandenburg, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
OccupationPiano manufacturer
Known forMaker of C. Bechstein pianos and founder of C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik.
ChildrenAlfred Edwin (1859–1934)
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm (1860–1931)
Johannes "Hans" Max (1863–1905)
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Friedrich Wilhelm Carl Bechstein (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈkaʁl ˈbɛçʃtaɪn]; 1 June 1826 – 6 March 1900) was a German piano designer. He was the maker of C. Bechstein pianos and the founder of C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik.

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