Johannes Gutenberg

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1.5

The invention of the movable-type printing press. This is arguably the most important invention of the last millennium, as it broke the monopoly on knowledge, allowed for the mass production of books, and fueled the Renaissance, Reformation, and Scientific Revolution.

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Johannes GutenbergGutenbergJohannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum GutenbergGutenberg (Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg)Johannes Gutenberg (c. 1400–1468)

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Who are the most important historical figures that shaped our world?Historical Figures

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1.5

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#14

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