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Johann Amerbach

Swiss-German printer in Basel (ca 1440-1513) · Germany · On the map · Died at 73

Johann Amerbach was a celebrated printer in Basel in the 15th century. He was the first printer in Basel to use the Roman type instead of Gothic and Italian and spared no expense in his art.

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A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026

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Germany
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1440 to 1513 · aged 73