Richard Pynson

Deceased Person

1448 – 1529

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Who was Richard Pynson?

Richard Pynson was one of the first printers of English books. The 500 books he printed were influential in the standardisation of the English language. Pynson, whose books make him technically and typographically the outstanding English printer of his generation, is credited with introducing Roman type to English printing.

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Born
1448
Also known as
  • Пинсон, Ричард
Died
1529

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on July 23, 2013

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