Johannes Gutenberg (jan 1, 1393 – feb 2, 1468)

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Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg was a German inventor and craftsman who introduced letterpress printing to Europe with his movable-type printing press. Though movable type was already in use in East Asia, Gutenberg invented the printing press, which later spread across the world. Wikipedia
Born: 1903-1406, Mainz, Germany
Died: February 3, 1468, Mainz, Germany
Parents: Friele Gensfleisch zur Laden, Else Wyrich
Full name: Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg
Nationality: German
Place of burial: Mainz Cathedral, Mainz, Germany
Books: Vocabularius ex quo

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