# Richard Pynson

> Richard Pynson was one of the first printers of English books. Born in Normandy, he moved to London, where he became one of the leading printers of the generation following William Caxton. His books were printed to a high standard of craftsmanship, and his Morton Missal (1500) is regarded as among the finest books printed in England in the period.

*English printer*

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## Identity
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Born:** 1448
- **Died:** 1529
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 42.0 / 100
- **Momentum:** 3.0 / 100  (trend: STABLE)
- **Historical depth:** 6.5 / 100
- **Now attention:** 0.0 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 40.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 50.0 / 100

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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q656722)

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