Adam of Rottweil

Male, Deceased Person

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Who is Adam of Rottweil?

Adam of Rottweil, was a fifteenth century scholar and printer. He was originally a pupil and collaborator of Johann Gutenberg. In 1477 Adam published in Venice one of the first German-Italian dictionaries. This work was clearer and better organized compared with the first German-Venetian dictionary published in 1424 by Georg von Nurnberg. In 1481 Adam obtained permission to establish a printing press in L'Aquila.

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on July 23, 2013

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