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About Johannes Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg was a German blacksmith, printer and publisher best remembered for inventing the first mechanical metal movable-type printing press. The most notable book he published was the Gutenberg Bible, which is also called the 42-line Bible. He is regarded as one of the most important inventors of all time.
Family Life
He was the last son of Friele Gensfleisch zur Laden and Else Wyrich.
Trivia
Little is known about his personal life. Historians do not know whether he ever got married or fathered any children.
The asteroid 777 Gutemberga was named after him.
His grave got lost after the cemetery at the Franciscan church in Mainz, where he was buried, got destroyed.
In 2009, it was revealed that only 49 original copies of the Gutenberg Bibles existed. These surviving copies are among the most precious books in the world.
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F.A.Q. about Johannes Gutenberg
When is his birthday?
Johannes Gutenberg's birthday is on June 23, 1398.
In how many days is his birthday?
Johannes' birthday is in 52 days
How old was Johannes when he died?
He was 69 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 3, 1468.
Where was Johannes from?
He was born in Mainz, Germany.