Abraham Roentgen

Abraham Roentgen

Abraham Roentgen (January 30, 1711 - March 1, 1793) was a German Ébéniste (cabinetmaker).

Roentgen was born in Mülheim am Rhein, Germany. He learned cabinet making from his father. At age 20, he traveled to Den Haag, Rotterdam and Amsterdam, learning from established cabinet makers.

He became known for his marquetry work, and worked in London until 1738. On April 18, 1739, he married Susanne Marie Bausch from Herrenhut.

His son, David Roentgen, was born on August 11, 1743.

Roentgen died in Herrnhut, Germany.

External links

* [http://www.getty.edu/art/gettyguide/artMakerDetails?maker=411&page=1 Biography at the Getty museum]

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NAME=Roentgen, Abraham
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Ébéniste (cabinetmaker).
DATE OF BIRTH=January 30, 1711
PLACE OF BIRTH=Mülheim am Rhein
DATE OF DEATH=March 1, 1793
PLACE OF DEATH=Herrnhut


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