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 ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,781 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 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 Project Gutenberg[28], a digital library[29], in United States[30], founded in 1971[31], written by Michael S. Hart[32]; Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[33], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1477[36], headquartered in Mainz[37]; Projekt Gutenberg-DE[38], a digital library[39], founded in 1994[40]; Gutenbergia[41], a taxon[42]; Kamienica pod Gutenbergiem[43], a kamienica[44], in Poland[45]; Büchergilde Gutenberg[46], a publishing house[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1924[49], headquartered in Frankfurt[50]; Gutenberg Prize[51], an award[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1968[54]; and Breitscheidplatz[55].
Why It Matters
Johannes Gutenberg ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,781 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 63 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 Project Gutenberg[28], a digital library[29], in United States[30], founded in 1971[31], written by Michael S. Hart[32]; Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[33], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1477[36], headquartered in Mainz[37]; Projekt Gutenberg-DE[38], a digital library[39], founded in 1994[40]; Gutenbergia[41], a taxon[42]; Kamienica pod Gutenbergiem[43], a kamienica[44], in Poland[45]; and Büchergilde Gutenberg[46], a publishing house[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1924[49], headquartered in Frankfurt[50].
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[58].