Gutenberg (Johannes Gutenberg)

Johannes Gutenberg was a German inventor best known for creating the movable type printing press around 1440. His innovation allowed individual metal letters to be rearranged to print different pages efficiently, revolutionizing the dissemination of knowledge. This invention made books more affordable and accessible, fueling the spread of ideas, literacy, and learning across Europe. Gutenberg’s press played a crucial role in the Renaissance, Reformation, and scientific advancements by making information widely available for the first time in history.