Johann Baptist Cramer
Photo: William Sharp, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons10

Johann Baptist Cramer

British pianist and composer (1771–1858)

Johann (sometimes John) Baptist Cramer (24 February 1771 – 16 April 1858) was an English pianist, composer and music publisher of German origin, born in the Holy Roman Empire. He was the son of Wilhelm Cramer, a famous London violinist and conductor, one of a numerous family who were identified with the progress of music during the 18th and 19th centuries.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Johann Baptist Cramer (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Feb 24, 1771, died Apr 16, 1858.1

Companies

Career

Occupation: businessperson, publisher, pianist, composer.4

Personal life

  • BornFeb 24, 1771, Mannheim5
  • DiedApr 16, 1858, Kensington6
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland7