Johann Fust

Johann Fust was a German financier and printer from the early 16th century, best known for financing Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the movable type printing press. Originally a moneylender, Fust invested in Gutenberg’s pioneering printing project, which produced the famous Gutenberg Bible. Although they initially collaborated, financial disagreements led to Fust taking control of Gutenberg’s press. His support helped spread the new technology of printing, revolutionizing the production of books and the dissemination of knowledge in Europe. Fust’s role highlights the importance of financial backing in technological and cultural advancements during the Renaissance.