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Franz Xaver Gabelsberger

German stenographer

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development of Gabelsberger shorthand

  • In shorthand: History and development of shorthand

    The German Franz Xaver Gabelsberger (1789–1849) turned away from geometric methods and developed a simple cursive system. Gabelsberger’s system, which he called “Speech-sign art,” was based on Latin longhand characters and had a neatness and beauty of outline that is unsurpassed. It enjoyed a spontaneous success and…

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