Robert Barker

Robert Barker

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Robert Barker was an English printer who became infamous for publishing the 1631 edition of the King James Bible, which contained a notorious typographical error that omitted the word 'not' from the seventh commandment, leading to the phrase 'Cometerás adulterio' ('Thou shalt commit adultery'). This blunder resulted in severe consequences, including the revocation of his printing license and a significant fine, ultimately leading to his financial ruin and imprisonment.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
17,195
Power
405$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Portugal 1 8.00 0.17% +0% 10,196,709 17,195 $240,000 405$
Totals 1 10,196,709 17,195 $240,000 405$
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Recent Mentions

Portugal Portugal: Robert Barker, vice-president of the municipality of The Hague, supports the open letter calling for a ban on fossil fuel advertisements. 8

Público: Autarquias desafiadas a banir anúncios a combustíveis fósseis em espaços públicos | Poluição

Uruguay Uruguay: Robert Barker was the royal printer who published a notorious edition of the Bible in 1631 that contained significant typographical errors. 4

El Observador: Cómo un error tipográfico convirtió a una edición de la Biblia en 1631 en la Biblia Malvada (y otras erratas consideradas infames)