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Printing of the Catechism

When
8 January 1547
Where
Königsberg
Part of
Printing of the Catechism of Mažvydas

Mažvydas published the first Lithuanian book in Königsberg.

In 1547, Mažvydas and collaborators compiled 'The Simple Words of Catechism.' It was printed by Hans Weinreich in Königsberg in an edition of up to 300 copies, marking the start of Lithuanian printing.

Sources

  1. Martynas Mažvydas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
  2. Catechism of Martynas Mažvydas Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-21

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