John Robert Gregg
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Summary
John Robert Gregg was born on June 17, 1867[1], in Rockcorry[2]. He died on February 23, 1948[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a teacher[5], inventor[6], and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (531 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lakeview Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Field of work: teacher[12]
- Notable work: Gregg shorthand[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: John Robert Gregg[15]
- Cause of death: disease[16]
- Family name: Gregg[17]
- Given name: John[18]
- Significant event: Q12364462[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Described by source: Thom's Irish Who's Who[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Commons Creator page: John Robert Gregg[23]
Why It Matters
John Robert Gregg has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
He is credited with the discovery of Gregg shorthand[26], a featural writing system[27], founded in 1888[28], written by McGraw-Hill Education[29].
FAQs
Where was John Robert Gregg born?
John Robert Gregg's place of birth was Rockcorry[2].
Where did John Robert Gregg die?
John Robert Gregg passed away in New York City[4].
What did John Robert Gregg do for work?
John Robert Gregg worked as a teacher[5], inventor[6], and journalist[7].
What did John Robert Gregg discover?
John Robert Gregg is credited as discoverer of Gregg shorthand[26].