Robert Estienne

Printer and scholar; established printing standards

Robert Estienne - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1503
Born

1503
523 years ago

Died
Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

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A prominent printer and scholar, contributed significantly to the publishing industry in the 16th century. Established the standard layout for printed texts, including the use of italics and pagination. Played a crucial role in printing classical works and biblical texts, which aided in the dissemination of knowledge during the Renaissance. The most notable achievement includes the printing of the 'Greek New Testament' in 1546, a critical text that set the foundation for subsequent biblical scholarship. His work in typography and scholarship influenced future generations of printers.

Printed the 'Greek New Testament' in 1546

Established typographical standards in printing

Produced numerous classical texts in Latin and Greek

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