Johann Gutenberg

Important Individuals of the Renaissance

Where in history have we seen printing

before? Woodblock printing in China in the 3rd century

and Egypt in the 4th century AD! The Crusades help spread the idea of block

printing to Europe in the 14th century Movable type developed in China 400 years

prior to Gutenberg’s printing press!

Printing…

1398-1468 German printer, blacksmith,

goldsmith Developed the movable

type printing press and introduced his machine in 1439

Printed the famous Gutenberg Bible in 1456

Johann Gutenberg

Gutenberg’s Printing

Press

Johann Gutenberg

So?

Why is this significant?