Tolbert Lanston (* 3. Februar 1844 in Troy/Ohio; † 18. Februar 1913 in Washington) war ein US-amerikanischer Erfinder. Seine bedeutendste Leistung war die Erfindung und Entwicklung der Setzmaschine „Monotype“, so genannt, weil sie einzelne Lettern goss und zusammensetzte.
| Personendaten | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lanston, Tolbert |
| KURZBESCHREIBUNG | US-amerikanischer Erfinder |
| GEBURTSDATUM | 3. Februar 1844 |
| GEBURTSORT | Troy, Ohio |
| STERBEDATUM | 18. Februar 1913 |
| STERBEORT | Washington (D.C.) |
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