Anton Bernhard Fürstenau (Münster, October 20, 1792). He was the most famous virtuoso in Germany on his instrument and the most important Romantic flutist of the first half of the nineteenth century. He remained faithful to the nine key flute until his death.

Luigi Hugues (Casale Monferrato, October 27, 1836) was an Italian geographer and composer. He played with his father Felice, also flutist. He wrote methods, studies and works for flute.