The End of an Era: Gutenberg, Father of Modern Printing, Dies
On February 3, 1468, Johannes Gutenberg, the German goldsmith and inventor, passed away. He is widely credited with inventing the movable type printing press around 1440, revolutionizing book production and making knowledge more accessible. His innovation profoundly impacted the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the scientific revolution, laying the groundwork for mass communication.
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