THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Johannes Oporinus
humanist printer in Basel (1507-1568)
Johannes Oporinus was born on February 4, 1507 in Basel, Switzerland and died on July 16, 1568, aged 61.
Born
February 4, 1507
Johannes Oporinus died aged 61.
Died: July 16, 1568
Source:
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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Basel, Switzerland
- Professions
- printer, librarian, publisher, university teacher, linguist, humanist, classical philologist, bookseller, hellenist
- Citizenship
- Switzerland
More about Johannes Oporinus
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
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Questions people ask
How old was Johannes Oporinus when they died?
Johannes Oporinus died aged 61.
When is Johannes Oporinus’s birthday?
Johannes Oporinus’s recorded birthday is February 4.
Where was Johannes Oporinus born?
Johannes Oporinus was born in Basel, Switzerland.
When did Johannes Oporinus die?
Johannes Oporinus died on July 16, 1568.