Businessman. He gained notoriety in the 1800s for being the owner of Chiswick Press, which his uncle, Charles Whittington, had started west of London, England in 1811. In 1824, he became a partner in his uncle's printing business. His uncle was considered the founder of modern printing. Since his uncle had no heirs, he funded an excellent education for his nephew including sending him to Paris, France.
Businessman. He gained notoriety in the 1800s for being the owner of Chiswick Press, which his uncle, Charles Whittington, had started west of London, England in 1811. In 1824, he became a partner in his uncle's printing business. His uncle was considered the founder of modern printing. Since his uncle had no heirs, he funded an excellent education for his nephew including sending him to Paris, France.
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In loving memory of
Charles Whittingham
Printer
Chiswick Press
Born at Mitcham Surrey 30 October 1796
Died at Surbiton 21 April 1876
in the Eighty ? year of his age.
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