1420 - 1480
Nicolas Jenson French Designer
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| First Name |
Nicolas
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| Last Name |
Jenson
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1419
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| Died |
1480
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| Nationality |
French
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| Occupation Text |
TypographerFrench engraver, type designer
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| Occupation |
Designer
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Nicholas (or Nicolas) Jenson (c. 1420–1480) was a French engraver, pioneer, printer and type designer who carried out most of his work in Venice, Italy. Jenson acted as Master of the French Royal Mint at Tours and is credited with being the creator of one of the finest early Roman typefaces. Nicholas Jenson has been something of an iconic figure among students of early printing since the nineteenth century when the artist William Morris praised the beauty and perfection of his roman font. Jenson is an important figure in the early history of printing and a pivotal force in the emergence of Venice as one of the first great centers of the printing press.
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