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Adrianus Turnebus

1512 – 1565

French classical scholar

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Lived 1512 – 1565 (aged 52–53). Adrianus Turnebus was a French printer, linguist, poet, university teacher, classical scholar and translator.

Adrianus Turnebus ( or Tournebeuf; 151212 June 1565) was a French classical scholar.

Life Turnebus was born in Les Andelys in Normandy. At the age of twelve he was sent to Paris to study, and attracted great notice by his remarkable abilities. After having held the post of professor of belles-lettres in the University of Toulouse, in 1547 he returned to Paris as professor (or royal reader) of Greek at the College Royal. In 1562 he exchanged this post for a professorship in Greek philosophy.

In 1552 he was entrusted with the printing of the Greek books at the royal press, in which he was assisted by his friend, Guillaume Morel.

He was the father of Odet de Turnèbe.

Works His works chiefly consist of philological dissertations, commentaries (on Aeschylus, Sophocles, Theophrastus, Philo and portions of Cicero), and translations of Greek authors into Latin and French. His son Étienne published his complete works in three volumes (Strassburg, 1600), and his son Adrien published his Adversaria, containing explanations and emendations of numerous passages by classical authors.

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Important facts

Born
1512, Les Andelys
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Collège de France
Positions held
University teacher
Employers
Collège de France, University of Toulouse (1896-1968)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adrianus Turnebus?

French classical scholar

When was Adrianus Turnebus born?

Adrianus Turnebus was born in 1512 in Les Andelys.

When did Adrianus Turnebus die?

Adrianus Turnebus died on 12 June 1565 in Paris.

What was Adrianus Turnebus's occupation?

Adrianus Turnebus was a printer, linguist, poet, university teacher, classical scholar and translator.

What nationality was Adrianus Turnebus?

Adrianus Turnebus was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adrianus Turnebus

· Wikidata: Q376210

· DBpedia: Adrianus Turnebus

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