About Isaac Salmonsen
Lived 1846 – 1910 (aged 64). Isaac Salmonsen was a Danish publisher, known for Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon.
Isaac Salmonsen (1846 – 1910) was a Danish bookseller and publisher.
He established the publishing house Brødrene Salmonsen in 1871, along with his brother. He is particularly known for publishing the Danish encyclopedia, Salmonsens Store Illustrerede Konversationsleksikon. The first edition of the encyclopedia came in nineteen volumes between 1893 and 1911. The second edition of the encyclopedia came in twenty-six volumes between 1915 and 1930.
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Who was Isaac Salmonsen?
Danish book seller and publisher
When was Isaac Salmonsen born?
Isaac Salmonsen was born on 27 February 1846 in Copenhagen.
When did Isaac Salmonsen die?
Isaac Salmonsen died on 10 July 1910 in Copenhagen.
What was Isaac Salmonsen's occupation?
Isaac Salmonsen was a publisher.
What was Isaac Salmonsen known for?
Isaac Salmonsen was known for Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon.
What nationality was Isaac Salmonsen?
Isaac Salmonsen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Isaac Salmonsen. https://biography.guide/isaac-salmonsen/
MLA: "Isaac Salmonsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/isaac-salmonsen/.
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