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 February 3, 1468[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], typographer[7], engraver[8], engineer[9], and blacksmith[10]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35,520 views/month, #5,232 of 1,000,298).[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 February 3, 1468[5].
- Johannes Gutenberg died on 1468[12].
- Johannes Gutenberg died on January 1, 1468[13].
- Johannes Gutenberg is buried at Mainz[14].
- Johannes Gutenberg's father was Friele Gensfleisch zur Laden[15].
- Johannes Gutenberg's mother was Else Wirich[16].
- Johannes Gutenberg held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[17].
- Johannes Gutenberg worked as an inventor[6].
- Johannes Gutenberg's professions included typographer[7].
- Johannes Gutenberg's professions included engraver[8].
- Johannes Gutenberg worked as an engineer[9].
- Johannes Gutenberg's professions included blacksmith[10].
- Johannes Gutenberg worked as a goldsmith[18].
- Johannes Gutenberg's field of work was inventor[19].
- Johannes Gutenberg was educated at University of Erfurt (1392-1816)[20].
- Johannes Gutenberg's religion is recorded as Christianity[21].
- Johannes Gutenberg is recorded as male[22].
- Johannes Gutenberg's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Johannes Gutenberg's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Gutenberg[24].
- Johannes Gutenberg's residence is recorded as Mainz[25].
- Johannes Gutenberg's family name is recorded as Gutenberg[26].
- Johannes Gutenberg's given name is recorded as Johannes[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[15]. His mother was Else Wirich[16].
Education
Johannes Gutenberg was educated at University of Erfurt (1392-1816)[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include inventor[6], typographer[7], engraver[8], engineer[9], blacksmith[10], and goldsmith[18]. Johannes Gutenberg's field of work was inventor[19].
Personal Life
Johannes Gutenberg's religion is recorded as Christianity[21].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 3, 1468[5], 1468[12], and January 1, 1468[13]. Johannes Gutenberg died in Mainz[4]. He is buried at Mainz[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Johannes Gutenberg include Gutenberg Bible[28], a version, edition or translation[29]; Project Gutenberg[30], a digital library[31], in United States[32], founded in 1971[33], written by Michael S. Hart[34]; Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[35], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1477[38], headquartered in Mainz[39]; Gutenberg Museum[40], a museum[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1900[43]; Projekt Gutenberg-DE[44], a digital library[45], founded in 1994[46]; Breitscheidplatz[47], a square[48], in Germany[49]; Büchergilde Gutenberg[50], a publishing house[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1924[53], headquartered in Frankfurt[54]; and Gutenberg[55].
Why It Matters
Johannes Gutenberg ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35,520 views/month, #5,232 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He is credited with the discovery of printing press[58], a product[59]. Entities named for him include Gutenberg Bible[28], a version, edition or translation[29]; Project Gutenberg[30], a digital library[31], in United States[32], founded in 1971[33], written by Michael S. Hart[34]; Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[35], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1477[38], headquartered in Mainz[39]; Gutenberg Museum[40], a museum[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1900[43]; Projekt Gutenberg-DE[44], a digital library[45], founded in 1994[46]; and Breitscheidplatz[47], a square[48], in Germany[49].
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[15]. Johannes Gutenberg's mother was Else Wirich[16].
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)[20].
What did Johannes Gutenberg discover?
Johannes Gutenberg is credited as discoverer of printing press[58].