worked 1716 to 1755
Historical maker
Named in 1 book.
What the books printed
Biographical dictionary of musicians, Brown, James Duff. Paisley, London: A. Gardner, 1886. Page 83, scan 93. Held as more than one scan.
BERGONZI (Carlo). Italian violin-maker, flourished between the years 1716-1755. Learned under Antonio Stradivarius. His violins are beautifully modelled, and have a sweet and powerful tone. Other members of this family are Nicolo and Michele (1720-60), both makers of medium ability.
Same name
Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say. 13 more Bergonzi pages under B.