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1687Feb, 1

Johann Adam Birkenstock

Johann Adam Birkenstock, German violinist and composer (d. 1733)
Johann Adam Birkenstock (also Birckenstock, Birkenstok, Berkenstock; 1 February 1687 – 26 February 1733) was a German composer and violinist. He was regarded as one of the foremost violinists of his day.

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