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The basics
Quick facts
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London violinist and conductor
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
(Mannheim)
Death:
(London)
Family:
Father:
Johann Jacob Cramer
The details
Biography
Wilhelm Cramer (2 June 1746, Mannheim – 5 October 1799, London) was a famous London violinist and musical conductor of German origin. He was one of a numerous family who were identified with the progress of music during the 18th and 19th centuries. Wilhelm Cramer is the father of the famous Johann Baptist Cramer (24 February 1771 – 16 April 1858) (English musician of German origin).