About Jean de Tournes
Lived 1593 – 1669 (aged 75–76). Jean de Tournes was a painter, printer, publisher, bookseller and editor.
Jean de Tournes (1593–1669) was a Genevan printer, book publisher and bookseller, and member of a long-lasting family printing business. He was the son of Jean de Tournes (1539–1615) and grandson of Jean de Tournes (1504–1564); he was the son-in-law of Samuel Crespin.
Life
Jean de Tournes was born in Geneva in 1593. He took over his father's printing and publishing business in 1615. In 1619 he sold his house at the sign of the Deux Vipères in rue Raisin, Lyon, to the printer and bookseller Guichard Julliéron. Jean de Tournes retired in 1653, and was succeeded in the family business by his sons Jean Antoine and Samuel de Tournes. He died in 1669.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean de Tournes?
Swiss publisher, editor, bookseller (1593-1669)
When was Jean de Tournes born?
Jean de Tournes was born in 1593.
When did Jean de Tournes die?
Jean de Tournes died in 1669.
What was Jean de Tournes's occupation?
Jean de Tournes was a painter, printer, publisher, bookseller and editor.
What nationality was Jean de Tournes?
Jean de Tournes's recorded nationality: Republic of Geneva.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jean de Tournes (1593–1669)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean de Tournes. https://biography.guide/jean-de-tournes-painter/
MLA: "Jean de Tournes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-de-tournes-painter/.
Chicago: "Jean de Tournes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-de-tournes-painter/.
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