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Born in Maniz Germany exact year unknown it's around 1398 to 1400 -
Due to political conflicts happening in this region he and his family had to leave they relocate to eltville Germany
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This is where we gained exposure to Latin and scholarly traditions
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This is where he becomes interested in experiments with gem cutting printing and metalworking
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He begins working with different experiments with keys pressure types inks and letter molds in Strasbourg
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He begins borrowing money from a rich financer to fund his printing workshop
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He prints a 42 line bible one of the first major book to be printed in Europe
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He is given this pension and some food and grain for his contributions to printing
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The man dies where he was born Mainz Germany and is buried at the Town Church the exact location is unknown since the church has been destroyed why he died is unknown and lost to history