Important Individuals of the Renaissance
Where in history have we seen printing before? Woodblock printing in China in the 3 rd century and Egypt in the 4 th century AD! The Crusades help spread the idea of block printing to Europe in the 14 th century Movable type developed in China 400 years prior to Gutenberg’s printing press! Printing…
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
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