Matthias Buchinger

Matthias Buchinger
Matthias Buchinger
	Self portrait
Born	June 2, 1674; Ansbach, Principality of Ansbach, Holy Roman Empire
Died	January 17, 1740 (aged 65); Cork, Kingdom of Ireland
Nationality	German
Occupation(s)	Artist, magician, calligrapher

Matthias Buchinger (German: [maˈtiːas ˈbʊxɪŋɐ]; June 2, 1674 – January 17, 1740), sometimes called Matthew Buckinger in English, was a German artist, magician, calligrapher, and performer who was born without hands or feet and was 2'5" (74 cm.) tall.^[1] Buchinger was especially noted for his micrography, in which illustrations consist of very small text.^[2]

^ "Matthew Buchinger". Dublin Penny Journal at the National Library of Ireland. April 27, 1833. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
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Matthias Buchinger
Self portrait
Born	(1674-06-02)June 2, 1674 Ansbach, Principality of Ansbach, Holy Roman Empire
Died	January 17, 1740(1740-01-17) (aged 65) Cork, Kingdom of Ireland
Nationality	German
Occupation(s)	Artist, magician, calligrapher