Who did Manutius co-found the Aldine Press with?
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Andrea Torresano
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Answer
Manutius co-founded the Aldine Press with Andrea Torresano. Torresano was a Venetian printer and businessman who worked with Manutius to publish a number of important works, including the first printed edition of Virgil's Aeneid in 1501. The Aldine Press was a major force in the development of the printing industry, and its books are considered to be some of the finest examples of early printing.
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