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Ottmar Mergenthaler

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German-American precision mechanic and inventor of the Linotype typesetting machine (1854-1899)

United StatesScientistsLived 1854 to 1899 · aged 45
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Ottmar Mergenthaler was a German-American inventor who invented the linotype machine, the first device that could easily and quickly set complete lines of type for use in printing presses. This machine revolutionized the art of printing.

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Awards 3

1982National Inventors Hall of Fame
1889Elliott Cresson Medal
1889John Scott Award

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Thomas E. StarzlAlso won John Scott AwardKōtarō HondaAlso won Elliott Cresson MedalHumberto Fernández MoránAlso won John Scott AwardMildred CohnAlso won Elliott Cresson MedalFeng ZhangAlso won John Scott AwardElmer Ambrose SperryAlso won Elliott Cresson Medal

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1854 to 1899 · aged 45
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21 languages

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