THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
John Baskerville
British printer
John Baskerville was born on January 28, 1706 in Wolverley, United Kingdom and died on January 8, 1775, aged 68.
Born
January 28, 1706
John Baskerville died aged 68.
Died: January 8, 1775
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Wolverley, United Kingdom, Luton, United Kingdom
- Professions
- editor, type designer, printer, typographer, punch cutting, book printer, merchant, type founder
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
More about John Baskerville
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
All birth date sources
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- The Fine Art Archive Db
- Integrated Authority File
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Baskerville, John (DNB00)
- BnF authorities
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was John Baskerville when they died?
John Baskerville died aged 68.
When is John Baskerville’s birthday?
John Baskerville’s recorded birthday is January 28.
Where was John Baskerville born?
John Baskerville was born in Wolverley, United Kingdom; Luton, United Kingdom.
When did John Baskerville die?
John Baskerville died on January 8, 1775.