Johann Fust

German printer (1400–1466)
Person human Q64390
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Johann Fust

Summary

Johann Fust is a human[1]. He was born in Mainz[2]. He was born on January 1, 1400[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on October 30, 1466[5]. He worked as a typographer[6], goldsmith[7], publisher[8], lawyer[9], and banker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (197 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Fust's place of birth was Mainz[2].
  • Johann Fust passed away in Paris[4].
  • Johann Fust was born on January 1, 1400[3].
  • Johann Fust died on October 30, 1466[5].
  • A child of Johann Fust was Christina Fust[12].
  • Johann Fust held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Johann Fust's professions included typographer[6].
  • Johann Fust worked as a goldsmith[7].
  • Johann Fust worked as a publisher[8].
  • Johann Fust's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Johann Fust worked as a banker[10].
  • Johann Fust worked as a printer[14].
  • Johann Fust is recorded as male[15].
  • Johann Fust's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Johann Fust's Commons category is recorded as Johann Fust[17].
  • Johann Fust's family name is recorded as Q37101371[18].
  • Johann Fust's given name is recorded as Johann[19].
  • Johann Fust's work location is recorded as Mainz[20].
  • Johann Fust's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1465[21].
  • Johann Fust's partner in business or sport is recorded as Peter Schöffer[22].
  • Johann Fust's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 8th volume[23].
  • Johann Fust's described by source is recorded as Neue Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Johann Fust's described by source is recorded as Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon[25].
  • Johann Fust's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].
  • Johann Fust's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mainz[2], Johann Fust… he was born on January 1, 1400[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include typographer[6], goldsmith[7], publisher[8], lawyer[9], banker[10], and printer[14].

Personal Life

A child of Johann Fust was Christina Fust[12].

Death and Burial

Johann Fust died on October 30, 1466[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Fust ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (197 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Johann Fust born?

Johann Fust's place of birth was Mainz[2].

Where did Johann Fust die?

Johann Fust died in Paris[4].

What did Johann Fust do for work?

Johann Fust worked as typographer[6], goldsmith[7], publisher[8], lawyer[9], and banker[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . collectiegelderland.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . collectiegelderland.nl. Retrieved . collectiegelderland.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation typographer, goldsmith, publisher +4
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32149|batch #32149]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (33)"
  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Child Christina Fust
    Has works in the collection museum Huis Bergh
    Given name Johann
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31529|batch #31529]]: CERL cnp cni qualifiers (https://qlever.dev/wikidata/KaQp6N)"
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