Ottmar Mergenthaler

German-American precision mechanic and inventor of the Linotype typesetting machine (1854-1899)
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Ottmar Mergenthaler

Summary

Ottmar Mergenthaler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hachtel[2]. He was born on May 11, 1854[3]. He passed away in Baltimore[4]. He died on October 28, 1899[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and precision mechanic[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's place of birth was Hachtel[2].
  • Born in Dürrmenz[9], Ottmar Mergenthaler…
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler passed away in Baltimore[4].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler was born on May 11, 1854[3].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler was born on May 10, 1854[10].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler died on October 28, 1899[5].
  • Burial took place at Loudon Park Cemetery[11].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's father was Johann Georg Mergenthaler[12].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[14].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's professions included inventor[6].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's professions included precision mechanic[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Ottmar Mergenthaler is linotype machine[15].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler received the Elliott Cresson Medal[16].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler received the John Scott Award[18].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's religion is recorded as Protestant church[19].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler is recorded as male[20].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's Commons category is recorded as Ottmar Mergenthaler[22].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[23].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's family name is recorded as Mergenthaler[24].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's given name is recorded as Ottmar[25].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's significant event is recorded as emigration[26].
  • Ottmar Mergenthaler's relative is recorded as George Mergenthaler[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Hachtel[2], an Ortsteil[28], in Germany[29] and Dürrmenz[9], a neighborhood[30], in Germany[31]. Recorded date of birth include May 11, 1854[3] and May 10, 1854[10]. Ottmar Mergenthaler's father was Johann Georg Mergenthaler[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and precision mechanic[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ottmar Mergenthaler is linotype machine[15]. Things named for him include Mergenthaler Award[32], an award[33], in United States[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Elliott Cresson Medal[16], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1875[37]; National Inventors Hall of Fame[17], a hall of fame[38], in United States[39], founded in 1973[40], headquartered in North Canton[41]; and John Scott Award[18], a science award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1816[44].

Personal Life

Ottmar Mergenthaler's religion is recorded as Protestant church[19].

Death and Burial

Ottmar Mergenthaler died on October 28, 1899[5]. He died in Baltimore[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[23]. He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ottmar Mergenthaler has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

He is credited with the discovery of linotype machine[46]. Entities named for him include Mergenthaler Award[32], an award[33], in United States[34].

FAQs

Where was Ottmar Mergenthaler born?

Ottmar Mergenthaler's place of birth was Hachtel[2].

Where did Ottmar Mergenthaler die?

Ottmar Mergenthaler died in Baltimore[4].

Who were Ottmar Mergenthaler's parents?

Ottmar Mergenthaler's father was Johann Georg Mergenthaler[12].

What did Ottmar Mergenthaler do for work?

Ottmar Mergenthaler worked as inventor[6] and precision mechanic[7].

What awards did Ottmar Mergenthaler receive?

Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[16], National Inventors Hall of Fame[17], and John Scott Award[18].

What did Ottmar Mergenthaler discover?

Ottmar Mergenthaler is credited as discoverer of linotype machine[46].

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  13. [16] . fi.edu. fi.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . National Inventors Hall of Fame. wikidata.org.
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  17. [23] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . National Inventors Hall of Fame. Retrieved . invent.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Baltimore
    Place of burial Loudon Park Cemetery
    Given name Ottmar
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