Johann Froben
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Summary
Johann Froben is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hammelburg[2]. He was born on January 1, 1460[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on October 27, 1527[5]. He worked as a publisher[6], typographer[7], painter[8], librarian[9], and printer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Hammelburg[2].
- Johann Froben passed away in Basel[4].
- Johann Froben was born on January 1, 1460[3].
- Johann Froben died on October 27, 1527[5].
- Johann Froben was married to Gertrude Lachner[12].
- A child of Johann Froben was Hieronymus Froben[13].
- A child of Johann Froben was Johannes II Erasmus Froben[14].
- Johann Froben held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
- Johann Froben held citizenship in Germany[16].
- Johann Froben held citizenship in Basel[17].
- Johann Froben's professions included publisher[6].
- Johann Froben worked as a typographer[7].
- Johann Froben worked as a painter[8].
- Johann Froben's professions included librarian[9].
- Johann Froben worked as a printer[10].
- Johann Froben is recorded as male[18].
- Johann Froben's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Johann Froben's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Froben[20].
- Johann Froben's family name is recorded as Froben[21].
- Johann Froben's given name is recorded as Johann[22].
- Johann Froben's work location is recorded as Basel[23].
- Johann Froben's relative is recorded as Anna Catharina Bischoff[24].
- Johann Froben's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Johann Froben[25].
- Johann Froben's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Basel[26].
- Johann Froben's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Hammelburg[2], Johann Froben… he was born on January 1, 1460[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include publisher[6], typographer[7], painter[8], librarian[9], and printer[10].
Personal Life
Among Johann Froben's spouses was Gertrude Lachner[12]. Children include Hieronymus Froben[13], a publisher[28], 1501–1563[29], of Switzerland[30] and Johannes II Erasmus Froben[14], a printer[31], 1519–1549[32], specialised in letterpress printing[33].
Death and Burial
Johann Froben died on October 27, 1527[5]. He passed away in Basel[4].
Why It Matters
Johann Froben ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Johann Froben born?
Johann Froben was born in Hammelburg[2].
Where did Johann Froben die?
Johann Froben passed away in Basel[4].
Who was Johann Froben married to?
Johann Froben's spouses include Gertrude Lachner[12].
What did Johann Froben do for work?
Johann Froben worked as publisher[6], typographer[7], painter[8], librarian[9], and printer[10].