Benjamin Pitman
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For the American businessman who lived in Hawaii and Massachusetts, see Benjamin Pitman (Hawaii businessman).
Benjamin Pitman (July 24, 1822 – December 28, 1910), also known as Benn Pitman, was an English-born author and popularizer in the United States of Pitman shorthand, a form of what was then called phonography (shorthand).[1] He was also active in the arts and crafts movement in the United States.[2]
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Benjamin "Benn" Pitman | |
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Born | July 24, 1822 (1822-07-24) Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England |
Died | December 28, 1910 (1910-12-29) (aged 88) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Occupation | Writer Master wood carver Arts and crafts promoter |
Nationality | English |
Subject | Biographies |
Relatives | Isaac Pitman (brother) |
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