Question

When and where the 1st paper mill has been established?

Answer 1

first paper mill was  established In 1453 A.D Johan Gutenberg invented the printing press. The first paper industry in the North America was built in Philadelphia in 1690.

Answer 2

The 1st paper mill has been established in Baghdad in 794-795 A.D.

Explanation:

• The first paper mill was set up during the Abbasid era. It was located in Baghdad between 794 and 795 A.D.

• Though paper was first discovered in China the Arabs perfected its manufacture on a large. The art of paper making was picked up by the Europeans when they came in contact with the Arabs while fighting the crusades.  

• The first paper mills were powered by humans and animals. With time mills run by water were developed. The first permanent paper mill was set up in Nuremberg in 1390 by Ulman Stromer.  

• Since then Europe made a rapid progress in manufacturing paper and soon the printing press was invented.