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Charles Begg

Charles Begg

Piano manufacturer, piano tuner, music shop proprietor

For the New Zealand doctor and army health administrator, see Charles Mackie Begg.

Charles Begg (c. 1825 – 21 December 1874) was a New Zealand piano manufacturer, piano tuner and music shop proprietor. He was born in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in about 1825.[1] After his death, his sons Alexander (died 1941) and Charles continued the business.[2]

In 2022, Begg and his wife, Jessie, were jointly inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Parry, Gordon. "Charles Begg". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
  2. [2]
    "Search the List | Globe Theatre | Heritage New Zealand". heritage.org.nz. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Past laureates". Business Hall of Fame. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
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