Ottmar Mergenthaler
German-American precision mechanic and inventor of the Linotype typesetting machine (1854-1899)
1854 — 1899
Quick Facts
Profession
German-American precision mechanic and inventor of the Linotype typesetting machine (1854-1899)
Born
May 11, 1854
Died
1899 (age ~45)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
inventor, precision mechanic
Kingdom of WürttembergBorn in HachtelDied in Baltimore
1854
Born in Hachtel (1854-05-11)
1889
AwardElliott Cresson Medal
1889
AwardJohn Scott Award
1899
Died in Baltimore
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ottmar Mergenthaler?+
Ottmar Mergenthaler is German-American precision mechanic and inventor of the Linotype typesetting machine (1854-1899). Born in 1854.
When was Ottmar Mergenthaler born?+
Ottmar Mergenthaler was born on May 11, 1854.
When did Ottmar Mergenthaler die?+
Ottmar Mergenthaler died in 1899, at approximately 45 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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