It happened today: Johann Amerbach's Death 1513

December 25, 2025

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Johann Amerbach, a significant early printer and publisher in Basel, passed away on December 25, 1513. He played a crucial role in disseminating humanist texts and linking Basel with the European Renaissance book trade. See wikipedia for more information.

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