Ideas spread more rapidly.
Books dropped drastically in price.
Literacy rates increased.
Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the 15th century revolutionized communication by making books and information more accessible to a larger audience, leading to an increase in literacy rates and the spread of knowledge throughout Europe. This innovation also helped to catalyze the spread of ideas and the advent of the Renaissance and Reformation movements.
books dropped drastically in price
Literacy Rates increased. ~
One effect of Gutenberg's invention of the printing press was the rapid spread of information and ideas through printed material, leading to increased literacy rates. Another effect was the standardization of language and the preservation of texts, allowing for the mass production of books and documents.
He died because he was a very old man i believe in his late 20's.
Information about Johannes Gutenberg's education is sparse. It is known that he learned goldsmithing, probably from his father. He also apparently knew the art of polishing gems and metal mirrors.
Johannes Gutenberg's parents were Else Wirich Gutenberg and Friele Gensfleisch.
Ideas spread more rapidly. Books dropped drastically in price. Literacy rates increased.
printing press
1597
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He created the laws of plaetary motion
Johannes Gutenberg, a German inventor, is credited with the invention of movable type printing in the 15th century. This invention revolutionized the spread of information and is seen as a key development in the history of printing and communication.
Johannes Gutenberg