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John Baskerville
1775Jan, 8

John Baskerville

John Baskerville, English printer and type designer (b. 1706)
John Baskerville (baptised 28 January 1707 – 8 January 1775) was an English businessman, in areas including japanning and papier-mâché, but he is best remembered as a printer and type designer. He was also responsible for inventing "wove paper", which was considerably smoother than "laid paper", allowing for more sharper printing results.

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Events on 1775

  • 8Mar

    Abolitionism in the United States

    An anonymous writer, thought by some to be Thomas Paine, publishes "African Slavery in America", the first article in the American colonies calling for the emancipation of slaves and the abolition of slavery.
  • 18Apr

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    American Revolution: The British advancement by sea begins; Paul Revere and other riders warn the countryside of the troop movements.
  • 19Apr

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
  • 17Jun

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill.
  • 3Jul

    George Washington

    American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.