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Johann Amerbach

Swiss-German printer in Basel (ca 1440-1513)

Johann Amerbach has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1440 in Amorbach, Germany.

Born

in 1440

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: January 4, 1514

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

Birthplace
Amorbach, Germany
Professions
typographer, publisher, printer, book printer
Citizenship
Switzerland, Germany

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1440 (Integrated Authority File) or in 1441 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1441

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

No external source identified

    No external source identified

    More about Johann Amerbach

    Family

    Child
    Bonifacius Amerbach

    All birth date sources

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    Questions people ask

    Where was Johann Amerbach born?

    Johann Amerbach was born in Amorbach, Germany.

    When did Johann Amerbach die?

    Johann Amerbach died on January 4, 1514.