William Caslon
Graphic Designer, Deceased Person
1693 – 1766
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Who was William Caslon?
William Caslon, also known as William Caslon I, was an English gunsmith and designer of typefaces. He was born at Cradley, Worcestershire, and in 1716 started business in London as an engraver of gun locks and barrels, and as a bookbinder's tool cutter. Having contact with printers, he was induced to fit up a type foundry, largely through the encouragement of William Bowyer. The distinction and legibility of his type secured him the patronage of the leading printers of the day in England and on the continent.
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- Born
- 1693
Cradley - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- Jan 23, 1766
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on July 23, 2013
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