Johannes+Gutenberg+14-bw



Johannes Gutenberg Born: Mainz, Germany in 1395 c. Died: Mainz, Georgia in 1468 FACTS
 * Full name is Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg
 * Invented the printing press
 * First book on the press was the Gutenberg Bible
 * Was a German metal-worker and inventor
 * Was the son of a goldsmith

Summary  The printing press was very important. It made it easier for more than one copy to be made. It was also faster. The printing press helped spread ideas and literature. It is a good thing the printing press was invented.