Invention of the Printing Press

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Date January 01, 1440
Type World
Author smithsheep
Location Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Categories
Science & Technology Cultural & Arts

Event Details

Invention of the Printing Press (1440-01-01)

Johannes Gutenberg introduced the movable type printing press to Europe. This invention started the Printing Revolution and is regarded as a milestone of the second millennium. It played a key role in the development of the Renaissance, Reformation, the Age of Enlightenment, and the scientific revolution.

  • Location: Mainz, Germany
  • Context: World level event.

Categories: Science & Technology, Cultural & Arts