Jean de Tournes
Swiss/French author, publisher, editor, bookseller
About Jean de Tournes
Lived 1539 – 1615 (aged 75–76). Jean de Tournes was a French printer, businessperson, publisher, book printer and bookseller.
Jean de Tournes (1539–1615) was a French author, printer, book publisher and bookseller, and member of the long-lasting family printing business founded by his father Jean de Tournes. After his father's death in 1564 he was the , printer to the French king. He was the father of Jean de Tournes (1593–1669).
Life Jean de Tournes was born in 1539. He took over his father's printing and publishing business in 1564.
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Who was Jean de Tournes?
Swiss/French author, publisher, editor, bookseller
When was Jean de Tournes born?
Jean de Tournes was born in 1539.
When did Jean de Tournes die?
Jean de Tournes died in 1615.
What was Jean de Tournes's occupation?
Jean de Tournes was a printer, businessperson, publisher, book printer and bookseller.
What nationality was Jean de Tournes?
Jean de Tournes was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean de Tournes. https://biography.guide/jean-de-tournes-printer/
MLA: "Jean de Tournes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-de-tournes-printer/.
Chicago: "Jean de Tournes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-de-tournes-printer/.
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