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Trojan Gundulić or Troiano Gondola (Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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c.1500 - Belgrade

Belgrade

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, c. 1555) was a Croatian

Croats

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merchant

Merchant

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and printer from the Republic of Ragusa

Republic of Ragusa

The Republic of Ragusa or Republic of Dubrovnik was a maritime republic centered on the city of Dubrovnik in Dalmatia , that existed from 1358 to 1808...

. He is remembered for his participation in the printing

Printing

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of the first book in Belgrade

Belgrade

, The Four Gospels
The Four Gospels
The Four Gospels may refer to one of the following.* The title of a number early printed books, in reference to the four canonical Gospels written by the four Evangelists:...

("Četvorojevadjelje").

Gundulić started as a barber in his hometown and remained in this trade after his arrival to Belgrade

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. He later went into the trade business, which enabled him to finance the printing of books. A large printing shop was established in Gundulić's house after he learned the printing trade from Radiša Dmitrović. Gundulić continued the work on "Četvorojevađelje" started by Radiša Dmitrović, his mentor

Mentor

In Greek mythology, Mentor was the son of Alcimus or Anchialus. In his old age Mentor was a friend of Odysseus who placed Mentor and Odysseus' foster-brother Eumaeus in charge of his son Telemachus, and of Odysseus' palace, when Odysseus left for the Trojan War.When Athena visited Telemachus she...

, who died early. In his turn, Gundulić passed the work to Hieromonk

Hieromonk

Hieromonk , also called a Priestmonk, is a monk who is also a priest in the Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholicism....

Mardarije of Mrksina Crkva Monastery, an experienced printer.

After the death of Gundulić 121 printed books were found in his house, including 59 copies of the Gospel

Gospel

A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...

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