John Edward Betts

John Edward Betts
Born	1755 Stamford, Lincolnshire
Died	1823 (aged 67–68) London
Occupation	Luthier

John Edward Betts (1755–1823) was an English luthier, a crafter of stringed instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars and harps. Betts, the leading instrument dealer of his time in London, was one of the first to import Italian instruments. He is buried at Cripplegate Church.

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