Claim: Arp Schnitger was a Northern German organ builder from Oldenburg, Germanywho was born into a family of woodworkers and wood carvers and was apprenticed at 18.
Evidence: Arp Schnitger (2 July 1648 – 28 July 1719 (buried)) was an influential Northern German organ builder. Schnitger was born near Schmalenfleth in Oldenburg, Germany, and was baptized on 9 July 1648 in Golzwarden. Schnitger was born into a family of woodworkers and wood carvers. He was apprenticed at the age of 18.