Michael S. Hart

American author, founder of Project Gutenberg

Michael S. Hart - American author, founder of Project Gutenberg
Born

March 8th, 1947
78 years ago

Died

September 6th, 2011
14 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An author and pioneer in digital publishing, founded Project Gutenberg in 1971. This initiative aimed to make literary works freely available in digital format, allowing countless texts to be accessible online. The project has contributed significantly to the availability of literature and has served as a model for other digital libraries. Under leadership, Project Gutenberg grew to include over 60,000 free eBooks, covering a wide range of genres and languages. The impact on the promotion of literature and education through electronic media remains pivotal.

Founded Project Gutenberg in 1971

Authored the first eBook

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