Robert Barker (printer)
Robert Barker (died 1643) was a printer to James I of England and son of Christopher Barker, who had been printer to Queen Elizabeth I. He was most notably the printer of the King James Bible, one of the most influential and important books ever printed in the English language. He and co-publisher Martin Lucas published the infamous "Wicked Bible", which contained a typographical error omitting the word not from the sentence Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Robert Barker | |
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| Died | 1643 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Era | Union of the Crowns |
| Employer | James I of England |
| Known for | King James Bible |
| Notable work | Wicked Bible |
| Criminal charge | Controversies surrounding the Wicked Bible |
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