Shown here: Gutenberg, town Strassbourg, his press, looking at first proof with partner Johann Fust and assistant Schoeffer.

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Johannes Gutenberg (1398-1468) was a German goldsmith and printer in Strassbourg, Germany. He is credited with developed a method for making metal type for printing, hence he is often referred to as the inventor of the printing press and movable type. He is perhaps best known for his printing of what is known as the Gutenberg Bible in 1455. His accomplishment was developing the technique and making it available. This 1891 illustration shows Johannes Gutenberg, his town Strassbourg, his press, looking at first proof with business partner Johann Fust and his assistant Peter Schoeffer, and printing press artifacts. The spelling Gutenburg is no longer used.

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