Johannes Gutenberg
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Johannes Gutenberg
Summary
Johannes Gutenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Mainz[2]. He was born on 1400[3]. He died in Mainz[4]. He died on 1468[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], typographer[7], engraver[8], engineer[9], and blacksmith[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Johannes Gutenberg was born in Mainz[2].
- Johannes Gutenberg passed away in Mainz[4].
- Johannes Gutenberg was born on 1400[3].
- Johannes Gutenberg died on 1468[5].
- Johannes Gutenberg is buried at Mainz[12].
- Johannes Gutenberg's father was Friele Gensfleisch zur Laden[13].
- Johannes Gutenberg's mother was Else Wirich[14].
- Johannes Gutenberg held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[15].
- Johannes Gutenberg worked as an inventor[6].
- Johannes Gutenberg's professions included typographer[7].
- Johannes Gutenberg worked as an engraver[8].
- Johannes Gutenberg's professions included engineer[9].
- Johannes Gutenberg's professions included blacksmith[10].
- Johannes Gutenberg worked as a goldsmith[16].
- Johannes Gutenberg's field of work was inventor[17].
- Johannes Gutenberg was educated at University of Erfurt (1392-1816)[18].
- Johannes Gutenberg's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].
- Johannes Gutenberg is recorded as male[20].
- Johannes Gutenberg's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Johannes Gutenberg's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Gutenberg[22].
- Johannes Gutenberg's residence is recorded as Mainz[23].
- Johannes Gutenberg's family name is recorded as Gutenberg[24].
- Johannes Gutenberg's given name is recorded as Johannes[25].
- Johannes Gutenberg's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Johannes Gutenberg[26].
- Johannes Gutenberg's Commons gallery is recorded as Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Mainz[2], Johannes Gutenberg… he was born on 1400[3]. His father was Friele Gensfleisch zur Laden[13]. His mother was Else Wirich[14].
Education
Johannes Gutenberg was educated at University of Erfurt (1392-1816)[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include inventor[6], typographer[7], engraver[8], engineer[9], blacksmith[10], and goldsmith[16]. Johannes Gutenberg's field of work was inventor[17].
Personal Life
Johannes Gutenberg's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].
Death and Burial
Johannes Gutenberg died on 1468[5]. He died in Mainz[4]. Burial took place at Mainz[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Johannes Gutenberg include Breitscheidplatz[28], a square[29], in Germany[30]; Gutenberg Bible[31], a version, edition or translation[32]; Gutenbergia[33], a taxon[34]; Projekt Gutenberg-DE[35], a digital library[36], founded in 1994[37]; Gutenberg Museum[38], a museum[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1900[41]; Gutenberg[42], an impact crater[43]; Project Gutenberg[44], a digital library[45], in United States[46], founded in 1971[47], written by Michael S. Hart[48]; and Gutenberg Prize[49].
Why It Matters
Johannes Gutenberg has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He is credited with the discovery of printing press[51], a product[52]. Entities named for him include Breitscheidplatz[28], a square[29], in Germany[30]; Gutenberg Bible[31], a version, edition or translation[32]; Gutenbergia[33], a taxon[34]; Projekt Gutenberg-DE[35], a digital library[36], founded in 1994[37]; Gutenberg Museum[38], a museum[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1900[41]; and Gutenberg[42], an impact crater[43].
FAQs
Where was Johannes Gutenberg born?
Born in Mainz[2], Johannes Gutenberg…
Where did Johannes Gutenberg die?
Johannes Gutenberg passed away in Mainz[4].
Who were Johannes Gutenberg's parents?
Johannes Gutenberg's father was Friele Gensfleisch zur Laden[13]. Johannes Gutenberg's mother was Else Wirich[14].
What did Johannes Gutenberg do for work?
Johannes Gutenberg worked as inventor[6], typographer[7], engraver[8], engineer[9], and blacksmith[10].
Where did Johannes Gutenberg go to school?
Johannes Gutenberg was educated at University of Erfurt (1392-1816)[18].
What did Johannes Gutenberg discover?
Johannes Gutenberg is credited as discoverer of printing press[51].