Aldus Manutius

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Aldus Manutius

Communications

#428

Historical Rank

communications Degrees

Aldus Manutius

Engineering

#3423

Historical Rank

engineering Degrees

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• Communications
• Engineering

Why Is Aldus Manutius Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Aldus Pius Manutius was an Italian printer and humanist who founded the Aldine Press. Manutius devoted the later part of his life to publishing and disseminating rare texts. His interest in and preservation of Greek manuscripts mark him as an innovative publisher of his age dedicated to the editions he produced. Aldus Manutius introduced the small portable book format with his enchiridia, which revolutionized personal reading and are the predecessor of the modern paperback book. He also helped to standardize use of punctuation including the comma and the semicolon.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Aldus Manutius?

Aldus Manutius is affiliated with the following schools:

• Sapienza University of Rome
• University of Ferrara