Johannes Gutenberg
German inventor and craftsman
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... Wikipedia
Born: Mainz, Germany
Died: February 3, 1468, Mainz, Germany
Known for: Invented the printing press; Introduced movable type to Europe
Parents: Friele Gensfleisch zur Laden and Else Wyrich