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Christopher Saur (1693-1758)

Philadelphia County · dedicated 2009 · at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5300 Germantown Ave., Phila.

A pioneer printer in colonial America, Saur produced the nation's first European language Bible here in 1743. He printed the most widely read German newspaper & used his press to alert the public to German causes. He aided fellow German immigrants with his money and influence.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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