Henri Estienne

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1. When was Henri Estienne born?Circa 1528 or 1531 in Paris, France
2. When did Henri Estienne die?1598 in Lyon, France
3. What is Henri Estienne known for?Stephanus pagination, the standard system for citing Plato's works
4. What is the primary career?Printer and classical scholar, continuing his father Robert Estienne's printing house
5. What is the major lexicographical work?Thesaurus graecae linguae (1572-1573), a foundational five-volume Greek lexicon

Humanism: An intellectual movement during the Renaissance that emphasized classical learning and human potential.
Classical Lexicography: The practice of compiling and studying dictionaries of ancient languages like Greek and Latin.
Pyrrhonian Skepticism: A philosophical stance advocating for the suspension of judgment on all matters of knowledge.
Renaissance: A period in European history (roughly 14th-17th centuries) marked by a revival of classical art, literature, and learning.