Johannes Gutenberg: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Johann Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1390 or 1399 • Mainz • Germany |
| Died | February 2, 1468? • Mainz • Germany |
Did You Know?
- Book printing had existed in China since the 11th century, but Gutenberg was the first to produce serial standardized individual parts, which made the printing process faster and less expensive.
- The printing press was not Gutenberg's only invention: he also devised a new gemstone-polishing technique and worked with mirror making.
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