1. Johannes Gutenberg, born around 1400 in Mainz, Germany, is widely credited with inventing the printing press with movable type. This revolutionary invention is considered a key milestone in human history for its profound impact on the spread of knowledge.
- The exact birthdate of Gutenberg is unknown; historical records only provide an approximation around 1400 AD. However, he’s believed to have been baptized on December 28, 1398.
Before his invention, books were hand-copied by scribes, a slow and expensive process that limited access to literature primarily to the wealthy and religious institutions. Gutenberg’s printing press made it possible to produce books quickly and cheaply, democratizing access to information.
The first major work printed on Gutenberg’s press was the Gutenberg Bible, also known as the 42-line Bible. Completed around 1455, it’s considered one of the most important books in the history of printing. Only about 50 copies are believed to survive today.
The technology behind Gutenberg’s press involved a combination of existing elements: screw-type presses for applying pressure, oil-based ink to prevent the metal type from rusting, and most significantly, movable metal types – individual letters and spaces that could be rearranged to print different texts.
While Gutenberg is often singled out as the inventor of the printing press, it’s important to note that elements of his invention evolved from techniques developed in China and Korea several centuries earlier. However, he was the one who synthesized these ideas into a practical, widely applicable form.
Despite his groundbreaking contribution to human civilization, Gutenberg himself did not reap immediate financial benefits from his invention during his lifetime. He faced numerous legal battles and struggled with debt until his death around 1468. It was only after his passing that the true potential of the printing press became apparent.
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