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Ambrogio CalepinoItalian lexicographer
Date of Birth: 01.01.1436
Country:  Italy |
Content:
- Ambrogio Calepino: The Renowned Lexicographer
- Lexicographical Masterpiece
- Collaborations and Enhancements
- Impact and Legacy
- A Testimonial to Excellence
Ambrogio Calepino: The Renowned Lexicographer
Early Life and EducationAmbrogio Calepino, born in Bergamo, Italy, in the late 15th century, was an Augustinian monk with a profound passion for linguistics.
Lexicographical Masterpiece
Calepino is best known for his groundbreaking dictionary, "Dictionarium Latinum, Italicum, Graecum etiam aliaeque Dictiones vulgares," first published in Reggio in 1502. This comprehensive work contained entries in Latin, Italian, and other languages, including Hungarian and Polish.
Collaborations and Enhancements
The dictionary quickly gained recognition and was expanded over the years through the contributions of notable scholars such as Jean Passerat, La Cerda, Laurent Chifflet, and Jacopo Facciolati. The Basel edition of 1590 featured translations in 11 languages.
Impact and Legacy
Calepino's dictionary was considered the preeminent reference work of its time and enjoyed widespread use in academia and beyond. Its enduring significance is evident in the French term "calepin," which denotes a notebook or collection of excerpts and notes.
A Testimonial to Excellence
The French proverb "consulter son calepin" ("to consult one's dictionary") serves as a testament to the importance and respect accorded to Calepino's lexicographical achievements. His dictionary remains a valuable resource for linguists and scholars to this day.
