About Hans Frey
Lived 1450 – 1523 (aged 72–73). Hans Frey was a German lute maker, composer, coppersmith and artist.
Hans Frei or Hans Frey (1450–1523) was a renaissance luthier specialising in lutes, from Nuremberg, Germany. He worked in Bologna, Italy. His instruments survive at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hans Frey?
German lute maker
When was Hans Frey born?
Hans Frey was born in 1450 in Nuremberg.
When did Hans Frey die?
Hans Frey died in 1523 in Nuremberg.
What was Hans Frey's occupation?
Hans Frey was a lute maker, composer, coppersmith and artist.
What nationality was Hans Frey?
Hans Frey was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hans Frei (luthier)
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