Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | June 23, 1400 |
| Birth Place | Mainz, Germany |
| Age | 619 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 3, 1468 (age 67) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Net worth: $8 Million (2024)
About
German blacksmith who invented the first printing press with moveable type, which started the Printing Revolution of the 15th and 16th century. His invention helped increase literacy in Europe and gave the middle class a boost.
Before Fame
He had to leave his home in Mainz, Germany when an uprising against the wealthy occurred.
Trivia
His signature work was the Gutenberg Bible, which was acclaimed for its aesthetic and technical quality.
Family Life
He was born to Friele Gensfleisch zur Laden and Else Wyrich.
Associated With
Due to Gutenberg's innovations with print, Martin Luther was able to spread his ideas on Christianity more quickly.
Some Johannes Gutenberg images
