About Hans Lufft
Lived 1495 – 1584 (aged 88–89). Hans Lufft was a German book printer, publisher, printer, mayor and bookseller.
Hans Lufft (1495–1584) was a German printer and publisher, commonly called "the Bible Printer," because in 1534 he printed at Wittenberg the first complete edition of Luther's Bible, in two Folio volumes with woodcut illustrations by Lucas Cranach. Lufft printed in the 50 years following more than 100,000 copies of the German Bible. He also printed many of Luther's other works.
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Who was Hans Lufft?
German printer and publisher (1495-1584)
When was Hans Lufft born?
Hans Lufft was born in 1495 in Amberg.
When did Hans Lufft die?
Hans Lufft died on 2 September 1584 in Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
What was Hans Lufft's occupation?
Hans Lufft was a book printer, publisher, printer, mayor and bookseller.
What nationality was Hans Lufft?
Hans Lufft was German.
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