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19th-century guitarists

21 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Agustín Pío BarriosPerson · Music memorabiliaAgustín Pío Barrios (also known as Agustín Barrios Mangoré and Nitsuga—Agustín spelled backwards—Mangoré;
Alexander Egorovich VarlamovPerson · Music memorabiliaAlexander Egorovich Varlamov was a Russian composer, chapelmaster, singer, music critic, violinist and guitarist (1801–1848). He was born in Moscow and died in Saint Petersburg.
Andrés SegoviaPerson · Music memorabiliaAndrés Segovia Torres, 1st Marquis of Salobreña (21 February 1893 – 2 June 1987), was a Spanish virtuoso classical guitarist.
Blind BlakePerson · Music memorabiliaArthur Blake (1896 – December 1, 1934), known as Blind Blake, was an American blues and ragtime singer and guitarist.
Daddy StovepipePerson · Music memorabiliaJohnny Watson (April 12, 1867 – November 1, 1963), known as Daddy Stovepipe, was an American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, best known for his recordings.
Francisco TárregaPerson · Music memorabiliaFrancisco de Asís Tárrega y Eixea (21 November 1852 – 15 December 1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist of the late Romantic period.
Furry LewisPerson · Music memorabiliaWalter E. "Furry" Lewis (March 6, 1893 or 1899 – September 14, 1981) was an American country blues guitarist and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee.
Gabino EzeizaPerson · Music memorabiliaGabino Ezeiza, nicknamed El Negro Ezeiza (February 3, 1858 – October 12, 1916), was an Argentine musician. Ezeiza was one of the greatest performers in the art of the payada.
Heitor Villa-LobosPerson · Music memorabiliaHeitor Villa-Lobos (March 5, 1887November 17, 1959) was a Brazilian composer, conductor, cellist, and classical guitarist described as "the single most significant creative figure in…
Jan Nepomucen BobrowiczPerson · Music memorabiliaJan Nepomucen (de) Bobrowicz (12 May 1805 – 2 November 1881) was a Polish virtuoso guitarist, composer, music editor, and publisher. Franz Liszt called him "the Chopin of guitar".
Johann Kaspar MertzPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Kaspar Mertz (17 August 1806 – 14 October 1856) was an Austrian guitarist and composer.
María Teresa VeraPerson · Music memorabiliaMaría Teresa Vera (February6, 1895December17, 1965) was a Cuban singer, guitarist and composer. She was an outstanding example of the Cuban trova movement.
Mario Castelnuovo-TedescoPerson · Music memorabiliaMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (3 April 1895 – 16 March 1968) was an Italian composer, pianist and writer.
Memphis MinniePerson · Music memorabiliaLizzie Douglas (June 3, 1897 – August 6, 1973), better known as Memphis Minnie, was a blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose recording career lasted for over three decades.
Miguel LlobetPerson · Music memorabilia
Mississippi John HurtPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Smith Hurt (March 8, 1893[1] – November 2, 1966), known as Mississippi John Hurt, was an American country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist.[3]
Napoléon CostePerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Napoléon Coste (1805–1883) with one of his Lacôte "floating 7th string" guitars, an 18th-century arch-cittern, a French 19th century cittern, and a custom extra-large guitar.
Regino Sainz de la MazaPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Regino Sainz de la Maza
Reverend Gary DavisPerson · Music memorabiliaGary D. Davis (April 30, 1896 – May 5, 1972), known as Reverend Gary Davis and Blind Gary Davis, was an American blues and gospel singer who was also proficient on the banjo, guitar and…
Sindo GarayPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Sindo Garay
Spiridon XyndasPerson · Music memorabiliaSpyridon Xyndas or Spiridone Xinda (June 8, 1812 – November 25, 1896) was a Greek composer and virtuoso guitarist.

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