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Benjamin Pitman

United states stenographer and crafts promoter

Died when: 88 years 157 days (1061 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Benjamin Pitman

Benjamin Pitman (July 24, 1822 – December 28, 1910), also known as Benn Pitman, was an English-born author and popularizer in the United States of Pitman shorthand, a form of what was then called phonography (shorthand).

He was also active in the arts and crafts movement in the United States.


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