Sébastien Érard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Sébastien Érard

French instrument maker

Date of Birth: 05-Apr-1752

Place of Birth: Strasbourg, France

Date of Death: 05-Aug-1831

Profession: entrepreneur, musician, piano maker, musical instrument maker

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Sébastien Érard (born Sebastian Erhard, 5 April 1752 – 5 August 1831) was a French instrument maker of German origin who specialised in the production of pianos and harps, developing the capacities of both instruments and pioneering the modern piano.