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Fritz Mergenthaler

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Fritz Mergenthaler

Birth
Stuttgart, Stadtkreis Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Death
1 Aug 1938 (aged 69)
Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Burial
Pikesville, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA Add to Map
Plot
Edgemont Section
Memorial ID
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Died at his home at 5005 Liberty Heights Ave. Half-brother of the inventor Ottmar Mergenthaler, and son of George and Caroline (Halle) Mergenthaler. He came to America in 1889 at the age of 21. For some time, he traveled around the country installing and repairing linotype machines.
He played a prominent part in the development of the linotype machine.
His occupation at time of death was retired machinist.
Died at his home at 5005 Liberty Heights Ave. Half-brother of the inventor Ottmar Mergenthaler, and son of George and Caroline (Halle) Mergenthaler. He came to America in 1889 at the age of 21. For some time, he traveled around the country installing and repairing linotype machines.
He played a prominent part in the development of the linotype machine.
His occupation at time of death was retired machinist.


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