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Frank Edward McGurrin
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Frank Edward McGurrin (April 2, 1861 – August 17, 1933) invented touch typing in 1888.[2] 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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Frank Edward McGurrin | |
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Born | (1861-04-02)April 2, 1861 [1] |
Died | August 17, 1933(1933-08-17) (aged 72) |
Partner | Jane Darling McGurrin |
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