Award
Elliott Cresson Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q213701 · wikidata
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Ottmar Mergenthaler
1854-05-11 – 1899-10-28
Life & Legacy
Ottmar Mergenthaler (11 May 1854 – 28 October 1899) 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.
Occupation & Career
inventor, precision mechanic
Faith & Community
Protestant church
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Elliott Cresson Medal; National Inventors Hall of Fame; John Scott Award; linotype machine
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Elliott Cresson Medal · John Scott Award · National Inventors Hall of Fame
Church
Protestant church
Notable Work
linotype machine
Verified Legacy Record
Award
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q213701 · wikidata
Award
John Scott Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q213701 · wikidata
Faith Community
Protestant church
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q213701 · wikidata
Family Father
Johann Georg Mergenthaler
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q213701 · wikidata
Notable Work
linotype machine
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q213701 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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