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William Caxton (* um 1422 in der Grafschaft Kent; † 1491 in Westminster) war der erste englische Buchdrucker und zugleich als Verleger und Übersetzer tätig.
William Caxton (c. 1422 – c. 1491) was an English merchant, diplomat and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England in 1476, and as a printer to be the first English retailer of printed books.
William Caxton (born c. 1422, Kent, England—died 1491, London) was the first English printer, who, as a translator and publisher, exerted an important influence on English literature. In 1438 he was apprenticed to Robert Large, a rich mercer, who in the following year became lord mayor of London.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about Caxton's life, career and achievements as a merchant, diplomat, translator and printer. He introduced printing to England in 1476 and published many books in English and other languages.
Learn how William Caxton brought the printing press to England and shaped the nature of English popular literature in the late 15th century. Discover his early life, his business ventures, and his influential publications.
20. Sept. 2015 · William Caxton, an English merchant and diplomat, had recently learned of the new technology of print invented by Johann Gutenberg twenty years before, and Caxton capitalized on the commercial opportunity offered by this revolutionary invention.
29. Mai 2018 · Learn about the first English printer, editor, and translator, who introduced printing to England in 1476 and published the first editions of Chaucer, Malory, and others. Find out his biography, works, views on language and style, and legacy.
