Person
Antonio Stradivari
Italian luthier
Antonio Stradivari (1644 – December 18, 1737) is an Italian luthier, a crafter of stringed instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas, double basses and harps.
Stradivari is generally considered the most significant artisan in this field.
The Latinized form of his surname, Stradivarius, as well as the colloquial, "Strad", is often used to refer to his instruments.