Firmin Didot

Firmin Didot (French: [fiʁmɛ̃ dido]; 14 April 1764  24 April 1836) was a French printer, engraver, and type founder.

Firmin Didot
Portrait of Firmin Didot by Charles Alexandre Debacq, 1823.
Born14 April 1764 
Paris 
Died24 April 1836  (aged 72)
Mesnil-sur-l'Estrée 
OccupationTranslator, politician, printer 
ChildrenAmbroise Firmin Didot 
FamilyPierre Didot 
Awards
  • Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (1819) 
Position helddeputy (18271830), deputy (18301831), deputy (18311834), deputy (18341836) 
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