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Paul Renner

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1878–1956 · German type designer (1878–1959)

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Biography Paul Renner (1878–1956) — German type designer (1878–1959). Paul Renner worked as printmaker, typographer, calligrapher, type designer, typesetter and artist and is associated with Germany. Their documented life spans the years 1878 to 1956, born in Wernigerode, died in Überlingen. Their work is linked…

Biography

Paul Renner (1878–1956) — German type designer (1878–1959).

Paul Renner worked as printmaker, typographer, calligrapher, type designer, typesetter and artist and is associated with Germany. Their documented life spans the years 1878 to 1956, born in Wernigerode, died in Überlingen. Their work is linked to functionalism.

Disciplines printmaker, typographer, calligrapher, type designer, typesetter, artist
Born 1878, Wernigerode
Died 1956, Überlingen
Nationality Germany
Movement functionalism

Sources: Wikidata · Wikipedia

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