Frank Edward McGurrin
American inventor (1861-1933) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 72
Frank Edward McGurrin invented touch typing in 1888. He was a court stenographer at Salt Lake City who taught typing classes. He taught himself to touch type without looking at the keys, before challenging and winning a competition.
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1933 · aged 72
