Thesaurus graecae linguae

The Thesaurus graecae linguae was a monumental Greek dictionary compiled by Henri II Estienne, a scholar-printer from Paris. Published in 1572, this five-volume work was a masterpiece of lexicography and remained influential for centuries. It was a significant contribution to classical scholarship, providing scholars with a comprehensive resource for understanding the Greek language.1

Henri II Estienne was part of a renowned family of printers, with his father, Robert I Estienne, also being a notable figure in the printing and lexicography world. Robert I Estienne published an important Latin dictionary, the Dictionarium seu linguae latinae thesaurus, in 1531. The Thesaurus graecae linguae stands as a testament to the Estienne family's dedication to preserving and disseminating classical knowledge.21