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Peter Schöffer

German printer (1480–1547)
Person human Q110362
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Peter Schöffer

Summary

Peter Schöffer is a human[1]. He was born in Mainz[2]. He was born on January 1, 1475[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on January 1, 1547[5]. He worked as a printer[6].

Key Facts

  • Peter Schöffer's place of birth was Mainz[2].
  • Peter Schöffer died in Basel[4].
  • Peter Schöffer was born on January 1, 1475[3].
  • Peter Schöffer died on January 1, 1547[5].
  • Peter Schöffer's father was Peter Schöffer[7].
  • Peter Schöffer held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Peter Schöffer's professions included printer[6].
  • Peter Schöffer is recorded as male[9].
  • Peter Schöffer's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Peter Schöffer's Commons category is recorded as Peter Schöffer (the younger)[11].
  • Peter Schöffer's given name is recorded as Peter[12].
  • Peter Schöffer's work location is recorded as Mainz[13].
  • Peter Schöffer's work location is recorded as Worms[14].
  • Peter Schöffer's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[15].
  • Peter Schöffer's work location is recorded as Venice[16].
  • Peter Schöffer's work location is recorded as Basel[17].
  • Peter Schöffer's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18].
  • Peter Schöffer's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[19].
  • Peter Schöffer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Peter Schöffer's significant person is recorded as Wolfgang Capito[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mainz[2], Peter Schöffer… he was born on January 1, 1475[3]. His father was he[7].

Career and Affiliations

Peter Schöffer's professions included printer[6].

Death and Burial

Peter Schöffer died on January 1, 1547[5]. He died in Basel[4].

FAQs

Where was Peter Schöffer born?

Born in Mainz[2], Peter Schöffer…

Where did Peter Schöffer die?

Peter Schöffer passed away in Basel[4].

Who were Peter Schöffer's parents?

Peter Schöffer's father was Peter Schöffer[7].

What did Peter Schöffer do for work?

Peter Schöffer worked as printer[6].

Related Entities

Germany

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Divudi85 · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Start of work period → +1541-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Family name → Q141107456
    Edit16 catalogue printer id → 331
    Occupation → printer
    + 2 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Peter Schöffer
    Sex or gender → male
    Citizenship → —
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Riemann's Music Dictionary
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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