Which publishing house did Aldus Manutius found?
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The Aldine Press was a printing house founded in Venice, Italy, by Aldus Manutius in 1494. The press was known for its high-quality printing and its innovative use of typefaces. Manutius also published many important works of literature, including the works of Aristotle, Plato, and Cicero.
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