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Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz

1761 – 1836

German printer and publisher

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About Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz

Lived 1761 – 1836 (aged 74). Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz was a German printer, publisher, bookseller, music publisher and book printer.

Karl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz (29 October 1761 – 14 January 1836) was a German printer and bookseller. He was born at Grosspardau, near Grimma and Leipzig, Germany.

In 1809 he began to issue Greek and Latin classics in accurate, convenient, and cheap editions, and they circulated throughout Europe. He also printed stereotype editions of oriental works, including two of the Hebrew Bible, and an edition of the Koran.

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Important facts

Born
29 October 1761, Großbardau
Birth century
18th century
Died
14 January 1836, Leipzig
Occupation
Printer, publisher, bookseller, music publisher, book printer
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
Karl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz, Karl Cristoph Traugott Tauchnitz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz?

German printer and publisher

When was Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz born?

Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz was born on 29 October 1761 in Großbardau.

When did Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz die?

Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz died on 14 January 1836 in Leipzig.

What was Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz's occupation?

Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz was a printer, publisher, bookseller, music publisher and book printer.

What nationality was Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz?

Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz

· Wikidata: Q1037347

· DBpedia: Karl Christoph Traugott Tauchnitz

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