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Firmin Didot

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1764–1836 · French printer, engraver, and type founder (1764-1836)

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Biography Firmin Didot (1764–1836) — French printer, engraver, and type founder (1764-1836). Firmin Didot worked as editor, printer, type founder, publisher, translator and type designer and is associated with France. Their documented life spans the years 1764 to 1836, born in Paris, died in Mesnil-sur-l'Estrée.…

Biography

Firmin Didot (1764–1836) — French printer, engraver, and type founder (1764-1836).

Firmin Didot worked as editor, printer, type founder, publisher, translator and type designer and is associated with France. Their documented life spans the years 1764 to 1836, born in Paris, died in Mesnil-sur-l'Estrée.

Disciplines editor, printer, type founder, publisher, translator, type designer
Born 1764, Paris
Died 1836, Mesnil-sur-l'Estrée
Nationality France

Sources: Wikidata · Wikipedia

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