Encyclopædia Britannica - Wikipedia
WEBThe Encyclopædia Britannica (Latin for 'British Encyclopaedia') is a general knowledge English-language encyclopaedia. It has been published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. since 1768, although the company has changed ownership seven times.
About Us - Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Corporate Site
WEBPRESIDENT. Greg Barlow oversees Merriam-Webster, America’s leading provider of language information. He also oversees the consumer business for Encyclopaedia Britannica. Greg has more than 20 years of digital-media experience.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. - Wikipedia
WEBEncyclopædia Britannica, Inc. is the company known for publishing the Encyclopædia Britannica, the world's oldest continuously published encyclopaedia. The company also owns the American dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster.
History, Editions, & Facts - Encyclopaedia Britannica
WEBThe first edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica was published and printed in Edinburgh for the engraver Andrew Bell and the printer Colin Macfarquhar by “a society of gentlemen in Scotland” and was sold by Macfarquhar at his printing office on Nicolson Street.
Jorge Cauz Named CEO of the Britannica Group
WEBMay 11, 2021 · The Britannica Group today announced the appointment of Jorge Cauz as the company’s chief executive officer. Cauz, who led Britannica until 2017, has remained active with the company in the time since, serving as a member of the board of Encyclopaedia Britannica, and chairing the board of Britannica’s sister company, Britannica Knowledge ...
History of the Encyclopædia Britannica - Wikipedia
WEBThe Britannica was the idea of Colin Macfarquhar, a bookseller and printer, and Andrew Bell, an engraver, both of Edinburgh. They conceived of the Britannica as a conservative reaction to the French Encyclopédie of Denis Diderot (published 1751–1766), which was widely viewed as heretical.
Britannica in the digital era - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBChristopher Hardy Wise Kent • All. Fact-checked by. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.
Merriam Webster maker Encyclopædia Britannica aims for $1B …
WEBMar 18, 2024 · Founded in 1768, the publisher was sold to investor Jacob E. Safra in 1996. The company’s brands now also include the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the education resource platform Britannica...
Britannica - Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Corporate Site
WEBToday’s Britannica is a dynamic, continuously updated, rigorously fact-checked information source for students, teachers, and lifelong learners. Whether you need historical context for the latest evolving world crisis, want an engaging biography of someone in the news, or just would like to test your knowledge of world capitals, Britannica is ...
Encyclopaedia Britannica - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding
WEBBritannica was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1768, and has been a pioneer in digital learning since the 1980s. The company today serves the needs of students, teachers, and lifelong learners around the globe through its curriculum, professional development, and information services.