Gutenberg

The guy who financed Johannes Gutenberg

Johann Fust (c. 1400–1466) was a pioneering 15th-century German printer, merchant, and financier who played a crucial, though controversial, role in the history of printing in Europe. He is most famous for his association with Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the movable-type printing press. Here are the key points about his life and work: ### 1\. The Financial Backer of Gutenberg Fust was a wealthy merchant and…