Francis Skorina
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Francis Skorina was a prominent Belarusian printer and humanist, known for being one of the first to print books in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, particularly the 'Small Travel Book' around 1522. His work marked a significant development in the spread of literacy and the printed word in Eastern Europe, and he is celebrated for his contributions to the dissemination of knowledge and culture during the Renaissance era.
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Francis Skorina was a notable figure who studied at the University of Salamanca and befriended Christopher Columbus.
Скорина перед учебой в Италии обучался в Испании, подружился с Колумбом и даже посетил Новый СветНаша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·
Belarus· 2025-04-01
Belarus· 2025-04-01
Francis Skorina is known for printing the first book in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Новый след Франциска Скорины обнаружился во Вроцлаве. Как Контрреформация помогла изданию первой печатной книги в ВКЛНаша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·Belarus· 2025-02-23
Belarus· 2025-02-23
