Johann Besicken

German printer active in Italy (fl. 1483-1508?)
Person human Q26442478
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Summary

Johann Besicken was born in Besigheim[1]. He has worked as a printer[2]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[3]

Key Facts

  • Educated at: University of Basel[4]
  • Sex or gender: male[5]
  • Family name: Besicken[6]
  • Given name: Johann[7]
  • Work location: Basel[8], Rome[9]
  • Partner in business or sport: Giacomo Mazzocchi[10], Étienne Guillery[11]
  • Start of work period: 1483[12], 1482[13]
  • End of work period: 1508[14]
  • P14927: 134019652[15]

FAQs

Where was Johann Besicken born?

Johann Besicken's place of birth was Besigheim[1].

What did Johann Besicken do for work?

Johann Besicken worked as a printer[2].

Where did Johann Besicken go to school?

Johann Besicken was educated at University of Basel[4].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [1] ↑ . Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [2] ↑ . Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [3] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14927 → 134019652
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 134019652
    Banq authority id → 0000413619
    Edit16 catalogue printer id → 511
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp01139303, cni00020160
    + 39 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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