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    Giovanni Calar

    Fussen, b. 1598

    Pupil of Magno Grail in Rome, where he subsequently worked independently 1628-1635. [Lebet] — John Dilworth

    Worked Fussen
    Taught by Magno Grail
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    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    CALAR, Giovanni (KELLER Johann) Born 1598 Füssen Germany, Worked Rome Italy. Pupil of Magno Grail in Rome, where he subsequently worked independently 1628-1635. [Lebet]

    Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

    Ein in Rom ansässiger Lautenmacher, wahrscheinlich deutscher Abstammung.

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