Ottmar Mergenthaler
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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].