Jean de Tournes
Jean de Tournes (* 1504 in Noyon , † 1564 in Paris ) was a French printer and publisher .
Life
Tournes was born in Noyon and opened a printing works in Lyon around 1540 . Tournes became famous for his ornate book designs. He published notable editions of Francesco Petrarca (1550) and Vitruvius (1552) and edited the poetry collection of Louise Labé (1555). His son of the same name had to leave Lyon in 1585 because of his relationship with the Huguenots . He went to Geneva , where he continued the company.
Web links
Wikisource: Jean de Tournes - Sources and full texts (French)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Tournes, Jean de |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French printer and publisher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1504 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Noyon |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1564 |
| Place of death | Paris |