Hieronymus Andreae
German woodblock cutter, printer and publisher (1485–1556)
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Summary
Hieronymus Andreae was born on 1485[1] in Bad Mergentheim[2]. He died on May 7, 1556[3], in Nuremberg[4]. He worked as a printer[5], wood engraver[6], typographer[7], publisher[8], and xylographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1556[11], May 8, 1556[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Field of work: wood engraving technique[14], printmaking[15], typography[16], publishing[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Hieronymus Andreae[19]
- Family name: Andreae[20]
- Given name: Hieronymus[21]
- Work location: Nuremberg[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23], Latin[24]
- Commons Creator page: Hieronymus Andreae, called Formschneyder[25]
- Start of work period: 1523[26], 1525[27]
- End of work period: 1556[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[29]
- Has works in the collection: Print Collection[30], Musea Brugge[31]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[32]
- P14536: 405384[33]
- P14585: 99717[34]
Why It Matters
Hieronymus Andreae is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Hieronymus Andreae born?
Hieronymus Andreae's place of birth was Bad Mergentheim[2].
Where did Hieronymus Andreae die?
Hieronymus Andreae died in Nuremberg[4].
What did Hieronymus Andreae do for work?
Hieronymus Andreae worked as a printer[5], wood engraver[6], typographer[7], publisher[8], and xylographer[9].