Quick Facts About William Caxton
- Born
- November 30, 1421
- Died
- January 1, 1491
- Nationality
- Kingdom of England
- Profession
- Linguist
- Notable works
- Legenda aurea
- Known for
- Dialogues in French and English, Polychronicon, The historye of Reynart the foxe, The Game and Playe of the Chesse, Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye
About William Caxton
William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England in 1476, and as a printer to be the first English retailer of printed books.
Biography source:
Wikipedia
