Samuel Simmons
English printer
About Samuel Simmons
Lived 1640 – 1687 (aged 46–47).
Samuel Simmons (1640–1687) was an English printer, known as the publisher of Paradise Lost by John Milton.
Life Simmons was born on 8 April 1640, but for some reason he was not baptised until 1643. His father printed a number of Milton's works until he died in 1654. Mary Simmons ran the printing business and according to the hearth tax she ran the largest printing business in London.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Samuel Simmons?
English printer
When was Samuel Simmons born?
Samuel Simmons was born in 1640.
When did Samuel Simmons die?
Samuel Simmons died in 1687.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Samuel Simmons (printer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samuel Simmons. https://biography.guide/samuel-simmons-1640/
MLA: "Samuel Simmons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/samuel-simmons-1640/.
Chicago: "Samuel Simmons." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/samuel-simmons-1640/.
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