Christian Egenolff
German printer and publisher
Born
July 26th, 1502
523 years ago
Died
1555
470 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Established a successful printing business in Germany during the 16th century. Specialized in publishing academic and scientific books, significantly contributing to the spread of knowledge during the Renaissance. Operated a notable print shop in Frankfurt, producing various important texts and editions. Collaborated with numerous scholars and authors, enhancing the intellectual landscape of the time.
Published significant scientific and academic texts
Operated a prominent print shop in Frankfurt
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