(1400-1468) Gutenberg was a German craftsman, skilled in metalwork and gem cutting, who invented printing by movable type in 1439. In 1455 Johann Fust, a wealthy investor who had financed the project, demanded repayment of his loan. Unable to pay, Gutenberg turned over the rights to his press and his work to date on the legendary Gutenberg Bible. He later set up shop again with the help of another investor, Conrad Humery. In 1465 he was recognized for his works by the archbishop of Mainz, who granted him a pension and special privileges.
