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Invented the printing press Introduced movable type to Europe. Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg [a] ( c.1393–1406 – 3 February 1468) was a German inventor and craftsman who invented the movable-type printing press. Though movable type was already in use in East Asia, Gutenberg's invention of the printing press [2] enabled a much ...
Project Gutenberg is named after the inventor Johannes Gutenberg, whose works in developing printing technology led to an increase in the mass availability of books and other text. History [ edit ] Michael S. Hart (left) and Gregory Newby (right) of Project Gutenberg, at Hackers on Planet Earth (HOPE) Conference, 2006
Jun 28, 2024 · Johannes Gutenberg, German craftsman and inventor who originated a method of printing from movable type. Elements of his invention included a durable type-metal alloy, an oil-based ink that adhered well to metal type and transferred well to vellum or paper, and a press for applying even pressure to printing surfaces.
- Johannes Gutenberg is known for having designed and built the first known mechanized printing press in Europe. In 1455 he used it to print the Gute...
- The type of mechanized printing press that Johannes Gutenberg created in the 15th century made it possible for the first time in Europe to manufact...
- Available records indicate that Johannes Gutenberg spent most, if not all, of his working life in the cities of Strassburg (now Strasbourg, France)...
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