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Medici Oriental Press

Press established by Ferdinand de Medici in the 16th century, active from 1584 to 16141

The Medici Oriental Press (also Typographia Medicea) was a press established by Ferdinand de Medici in the 16th century. This press produced some of the earliest books printed in Arabic. The press was active from 1584 to 1614.2 It was founded by Ferdinando I de' Medici.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1584Founded1

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Evangelium Sanctum Domini Nostri Jesu Christi in Arabic 1590 with Arabic types of Robert Grandjon Rome Typographia Medicea
Photo: 1590, Grandjon, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Medici Oriental Press (also Typographia Medicea) was a press established by Ferdinand de Medici in the 16th century. This press produced some of the earliest books printed in Arabic. The press was active from 1584 to 1614.2

The story

Founded by Ferdinando I de' Medici in 1584.1

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Timeline

  1. 1614Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1584Founded Founded1

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