Death Summary: Gutenberg died in 1468 and was buried in the Franciscan church Mainz Germany, with his contributions to the printed word largely unknown. The church and the cemetery were later destroyed, and Gutenberg's grave was lost over time.

Who was Johannes Gutenberg: Inventor of movable type printing. In 1455 he printed the first copies of what is known now as the "Gutemberg Bible". About 200 copies were made.
He's considered the father of the printing industry. His discovery helped propel Europe into the renaissamce.

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