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Printing of the Catechism of Mažvydas

When
1547
Where
Königsberg
Episodes
1

In 1547, Martynas Mažvydas published the first printed book in Lithuanian, 'The Simple Words of Catechism,' in Königsberg. Printed by Hans Weinreich, the work marked the beginning of Lithuanian literature and printing.

Episodes

  1. 8 January 1547 · KönigsbergPrinting of the Catechism

    Mažvydas published the first Lithuanian book in Königsberg.

Background and detail

Publication. While a student, Mažvydas compiled and published 'Catechismusa Prasty Szadei' in 1547. The work was printed at the Hans Weinreich works in Königsberg, with an edition limited to no more than 300 copies, establishing the foundation for Lithuanian print culture.

People involved

Sources

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

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