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Johannes Gutenberg

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Profession
Inventor
Died
Feb 3, age 67
Zodiac
Cancer
Born in
MainzGermany
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.
Family
He was born to Friele Gensfleisch zur Laden and Else Wyrich.

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