Isaac Pitman

British inventor (1813–1897)
Person human Q1390838
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Isaac Pitman

Summary

Isaac Pitman is a human[1]. Born in Trowbridge[2], he… he was born on January 4, 1813[3]. He passed away in Bath[4]. He died on January 12, 1897[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and publisher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Trowbridge[2], Isaac Pitman…
  • Isaac Pitman died in Bath[4].
  • Isaac Pitman was born on January 4, 1813[3].
  • Isaac Pitman died on January 12, 1897[5].
  • Isaac Pitman is buried at Bath Abbey[9].
  • Isaac Pitman's father was Samuel Pitman[10].
  • Isaac Pitman's mother was Maria Davis[11].
  • Among Isaac Pitman's spouses was Mary Brown[12].
  • Isaac Pitman was married to Isabella Masters[13].
  • A child of Isaac Pitman was Ernest Pitman[14].
  • A child of Isaac Pitman was Alfred Pitman[15].
  • Isaac Pitman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Isaac Pitman's professions included inventor[6].
  • Isaac Pitman worked as a publisher[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Isaac Pitman is Pitman shorthand[17].
  • Isaac Pitman received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Isaac Pitman is recorded as male[19].
  • Isaac Pitman's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Isaac Pitman's Commons category is recorded as Isaac Pitman[21].
  • Isaac Pitman's family name is recorded as Pitman[22].
  • Isaac Pitman's given name is recorded as Isaac[23].
  • Isaac Pitman's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Isaac Pitman's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Isaac Pitman's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Isaac Pitman's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Trowbridge[2], Isaac Pitman… he was born on January 4, 1813[3]. His father was Samuel Pitman[10]. His mother was Maria Davis[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and publisher[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Isaac Pitman is Pitman shorthand[17].

Recognition

Isaac Pitman received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Brown[12] and Isabella Masters[13], 1825–1913[28]. Children include Ernest Pitman[14], 1864–1948[29] and Alfred Pitman[15], 1862–1952[30].

Death and Burial

Isaac Pitman died on January 12, 1897[5]. He passed away in Bath[4]. He is buried at Bath Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Isaac Pitman ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

He is credited with the discovery of Pitman shorthand[33], founded in 1837[34]. Works attributed to him include English Phonotypic Alphabet[35], a phonetic alphabet[36].

FAQs

Where was Isaac Pitman born?

Isaac Pitman's place of birth was Trowbridge[2].

Where did Isaac Pitman die?

Isaac Pitman passed away in Bath[4].

Who were Isaac Pitman's parents?

Isaac Pitman's father was Samuel Pitman[10]. Isaac Pitman's mother was Maria Davis[11].

Who was Isaac Pitman married to?

Isaac Pitman's spouses include Mary Brown[12] and Isabella Masters[13].

What did Isaac Pitman do for work?

Isaac Pitman worked as inventor[6] and publisher[7].

What awards did Isaac Pitman receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

What did Isaac Pitman discover?

Isaac Pitman is credited as discoverer of Pitman shorthand[33].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation inventor, publisher
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Mother Maria Davis
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30845|batch #30845]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (3)"
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