The First Type-writer

Day 317 of My Italian Learning Journal*

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William Austin Burt (June 13, 1792 – August 18, 1858) was an American inventor, legislator, surveyor, and millwright. He was the inventor, maker, and patentee of the first typewriter constructed in America. He is referred to as the "father of the typewriter. On this day in history, July 23, 1829, Burt received U.S. patent No. 5581X for his invention of the “typographer.”

Ascolta Questo:

• William Austin Burt inventò la macchina da scrivere.
  William Austin Burt invented the "type-writer."

• La sua fu la prima macchina da scrivere mai realizzata in America.
  His machine was the first practical typewriting machine ever made in America.

• Burt ricevette il brevetto degli Stati Uniti per la sua invenzione nel 1829, storicamente nel giorno di oggi 23 luglio.
  Burt received the United States patent for his invention on this day in history, July 23, 1829.

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*Note: This is my personal journal of daily practice in learning Italian. I welcome Italian grammar corrections. Grazie.