Cai Lun

Cai Lun was a prominent Chinese inventor and politician during the Eastern Han dynasty, best known for his significant improvements to the papermaking process around 105 AD. His innovations greatly reduced the cost of paper production, facilitating the spread of literature and education throughout China and beyond. Cai Lun's contributions are recognized globally, and he is often celebrated as one of the greatest inventors in history, included in TIME magazine's list of the best inventors of all time.