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William Church

American inventor; also active in Birmingham, England · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1778 to 1863 · aged 85

Dr. William Church was an American inventor who patented a typesetting machine in 1822, generally considered the first.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1778 to 1863 · aged 85