Wilfrid Voynich

Wilfrid Voynich was an American bookseller and antiquarian born in 1865, best known for discovering and owning the Voynich Manuscript, a mysterious, richly illustrated book written in an undeciphered script. The manuscript, dating from the early 15th century, has puzzled historians, linguists, and cryptographers due to its unknown language and symbolism. Although Voynich’s role was primarily as a collector and custodian, his ownership helped preserve the manuscript, which remains one of the most intriguing and enigmatic texts in the world. His efforts have sparked ongoing research into the manuscript’s origins, language, and purpose.