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Nyasvizh printing house (16th century)

16th-century printing house in Nyasvizh

The Nyasvizh printing house (Нясвіжская друкарня) was a printing press in Nyasvizh (now in Belarus) that operated in the 16th century. It played an important role in the development of Belarusian book printing and the dissemination of the ideas of the Reformation.2 It was founded by House of Radziwiłł, Wawrzyniec Krzyszkowski, Maciej Kawęczyński and Symon Budny.1 It ceased to exist in 1572.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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1560Founded1

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The Nyasvizh printing house (Нясвіжская друкарня) was a printing press in Nyasvizh (now in Belarus) that operated in the 16th century. It played an important role in the development of Belarusian book printing and the dissemination of the ideas of the Reformation.2

The story

Founded by House of Radziwiłł, Maciej Kawęczyński, Symon Budny and Wawrzyniec Krzyszkowski in 1560.1

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Timeline

  1. 1572Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1560Founded Founded1

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