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Later Life and RecognitionLater Life and RecognitionTechnological Developments: The Printing Press and Movable TypeTechnological Developments: The Printing Press and Movable TypeImpact and LegacyImpact and LegacyReturn to Mainz and the Development of PrintingReturn to Mainz and the Development of PrintingPersonal Finances and Business VenturesPersonal Finances and Business VenturesEarly Life and Family BackgroundEarly Life and Family BackgroundMain milestonesMain milestonesStrasbourg Period: Early Experiments and PartnershipsStrasbourg Period: Early Experiments and PartnershipsLegal Disputes and Loss of Printing PressLegal Disputes and Loss of Printing Press
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Johannes Gutenberg - German inventor and craftsman (1400-1468)

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Legal Disputes and Loss of Printing Press

This timeline details the legal battle between Gutenberg and Johannes Fust, resulting in Gutenberg losing control of his printing press and equipment.
Lawsuit by Fust Against Gutenberg
1455
Johannes Fust sued Gutenberg for the repayment of the loans, including accrued interest. Fust argued that Gutenberg had not used the loan effectively and demanded the return of his investment.
Gutenberg Loses the Lawsuit
1455
The court ruled in favor of Johannes Fust, ordering Gutenberg to repay the loans. As Gutenberg was unable to do so, Fust seized the printing press and all associated equipment, effectively taking control of the printing workshop.
Fust and Schöffer Continue Printing
After 1455
Johannes Fust, in partnership with Peter Schöffer (Gutenberg's former assistant), continued to operate the printing press, producing further editions of the Bible and other books. This marked the beginning of a successful printing business under Fust and Schöffer.

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Main milestonesMain milestonesEarly Life and Family BackgroundEarly Life and Family BackgroundImpact and LegacyImpact and LegacyLater Life and RecognitionLater Life and RecognitionPersonal Finances and Business VenturesPersonal Finances and Business VenturesReturn to Mainz and the Development of PrintingReturn to Mainz and the Development of PrintingStrasbourg Period: Early Experiments and PartnershipsStrasbourg Period: Early Experiments and PartnershipsTechnological Developments: The Printing Press and Movable TypeTechnological Developments: The Printing Press and Movable Type