Pianoforte
"The pianoforte was invented by J. C. Schroeder, of Dresden, in 1717, and the first instrument was made in London in 1766, by a German named Zumple."
The above 19th century newspaper article has a number of errors of fact, as kindly pointed out below by Bill from the Piano History Centre;
1. Schroeter did not invent the piano.
2. It was invented around 1700 by Cristofori, in Florence, although first published information was 1707.
3. "Zumple" should be Zumpe. He did not invent the piano, or make the first, but his are the oldest known square pianos, dated 1766, and made in London.
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