John Gutenberg
. He was born near Mentz,
1397, and was bred a Merchant, which profession
he followed at Strasburg and Mentz
alternately. He is believed to have discovered
the art of printing with movable types about
1439; and it certain that he entered into
partnership with Fust, for the prosecution of
the art, before 1455, in which year the celebrated
Bible was executed by them. Gutenberg
died February 24, 1468.