Estienne family

The Estienne family was a renowned French family of printers, publishers, and scholars active from the 16th to 17th centuries. They played a crucial role in the dissemination of classical and contemporary texts during the Renaissance, founding a prominent printing house in Paris. The family was known for their high-quality editions of literary, religious, and scholarly works, contributing significantly to the spread of humanist ideas and the development of printing as an art form. Their legacy includes influential editions of Greek and Latin classics, making them central figures in the history of European publishing.