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Aldus Manutius

Italian printer
Aldus Pius Manutius was an Italian printer and humanist who founded the Aldine Press. Manutius devoted the later part of his life to publishing and disseminating rare texts. His interest in and preservation of Greek manuscripts mark him as an... Wikipedia
Born: 1449, Bassiano, Italy
Died: February 6, 1515 (age 66 years), Venice, Italy
Known for: Founding the Aldine Press at Venice; Founding the New Academy
Spouse: Maria Torresano (m. 1505–1515)