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Robert Thorne

typographer

Robert Thorne

British typographer and type founder (1754–1820)

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About Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne was a British type founder and typographer. An apprentice to Thomas Cottrell, who had been an employee of William Caslon, Thorne later acquired Cottrell's type foundry. He was successful in business and left a fortune of £25,000 on his death in 1820. Thorne is buried at Holloway Road Cemetery, where his tomb is extant.

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Occupation: typographer
Born: 1754
Died: March 11, 1820

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