Augustus Applegath, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Augustus Applegath

inventor of the vertical printing-press

Date of Birth: 17-Jun-1788

Place of Birth: Stepney, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 09-Feb-1871

Profession: engineer, inventor

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Often appears mis-spelt as "Augustus Applegarth"Augustus Applegath (17 June 1788 – 9 February 1871) was an English printer and inventor known for the development of the first workable vertical-drum rotary printing press.