When was William Austin Burt born?
June 13, 1792
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William Austin Burt was born on June 13, 1792. He was an American inventor, most notable for his development of the first practical typewriter in 1829. Burt's typewriter used a series of metal type bars that were arranged in a semicircle and struck the paper through an inked ribbon. The machine was not commercially successful, but it is considered to be the forerunner of the modern typewriter.
Unveiling the Innovator: The Life and Legacy of William Austin Burt
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