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Isaac Pitman - Definition and Overview |
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Sir Isaac Pitman (January 4 1813-1897), knighted in 1894, developed the most widely used system of shorthand, known now as Pitman Shorthand. He first proposed this in Stenographic Soundhand in 1837. Pitman was a qualified teacher and taught at a private school he founded in Wotton-under-Edge. He was the vice-president of the Vegetarian Society. He was born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire in England.
Isaac Pitman is the grandfather of Sir James Pitman, famous for developing the Initial Teaching Alphabet.
Quotes
- "Well-arranged time is the surest mark of a well-arranged mind."
- "I have no intention of becoming a shorthand author."
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Example Usage of Pitman |
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adamFANamber: @AdamIsDaBomb No, it's Monte Pitman's (the guitar player) wife. |
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sarrahholland: Ming Lok is the place to be in Pitman :D |
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lyncon5: RT @AsbestosWarrior: Asbestos Victims Association Memorial 27/11/09. Pitman Park Salisbury 10.30am |
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