Sir Isaac Pitman (4 January 1813 – 22 January 1897) was an English publisher and teacher of the English language who developed the most widely used system of shorthand, known now as Pitman shorthand. He first proposed this in Stenographic Soundhand in 1837. He was vice-president of the Vegetarian Society. Pitman was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1894.
Isaac Pitman
linguist
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British linguist
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Isaac Pitman is born
Isaac Pitman, English linguist, known for british linguist, was born on 1813-01-04.
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- When was Isaac Pitman born?
- Isaac Pitman was born on 1813-01-04 (English).
- What is Isaac Pitman known for?
- British linguist
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- Isaac Pitman was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Isaac Pitman is born.
- When did Isaac Pitman die?
- Isaac Pitman died on 1897-01-01.