Francesco Rugeri

Francesco Rugeri (Cremona, b. c.1628; d. 28 October 1698), also known as Ruger, Rugier, Rugeri, Ruggeri, Ruggieri, Ruggerius, was the first of an important family of luthiers, the Casa Rugeri in Cremona, Italy. His instruments are masterfully constructed. His violins are inspired by Nicolò Amati's "Grand Amati" pattern. Francesco was the first to develop a smaller cello design, which has become the standard for modern cello dimensions. Today, Rugeri's instruments are nearly as renowned as Nicolò Amati's instruments.

Francesco Rugeri
Born1628 (1628)
Cremona, Lombardy, Duchy of Milan (present-day Italy)
Died28 October 1698(1698-10-28) (aged 69–70)
Cremona, Lombardy
Resting placeChurch of the Holy Trinity, Crema, Cremona
Education
  • Nicola Amati
Known forLuthier
Style
  • Rugeri style
  • Amati style
MovementCremonese school

The Rugeri family is not to be confused with the Rogeri family of Brescia who were also noted luthiers following the tradition of Amati.

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