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Aldus Manutius moves to Venice
- When
- 1490
- Where
- Venice
- Episodes
- 1
In 1490, Aldus Manutius settled in Venice, selecting the city for its Greek manuscripts and scholars to support his publishing work.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Aldus Manutius was an Italian printer and humanist who devoted his later life to publishing rare texts. He sought a location with strong Greek resources to support his scholarly ambitions.
Decision to Move. Manutius determined that Venice was the best location for his work. He settled there in 1490, motivated by the city's collection of Greek manuscripts and its cluster of Greek scholars.
People involved
- Aldus Manutius · Italian printer and humanist
Sources
- Aldus Manutius Wikipedia
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