Michael Furter
Swiss-German bookbinder, bookseller and printer at Basel, active 1489-1517
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Summary
Michael Furter was born on January 1, 1500[1], in Augsburg[2]. He died on January 1, 1517[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a bookbinder[5], bookseller[6], and printer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9], Switzerland[10]
- Field of work: printing[11], bookseller[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Michael Furter[14]
- Family name: Furter[15]
- Given name: Michael[16]
- Work location: Basel[17]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[18]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19], Die Buchdrucker des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts im deutschen Sprachgebiet, by Christoph Reske, 2nd ed.[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
Why It Matters
Michael Furter is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Michael Furter born?
Michael Furter was born in Augsburg[2].
Where did Michael Furter die?
Michael Furter passed away in Basel[4].
What did Michael Furter do for work?
Michael Furter worked as a bookbinder[5], bookseller[6], and printer[7].