Who invented Braille?
by admin on Jun.04, 2009, under General Interest
Braille was invented by a Frenchman, Louis Braille
Image of Louis Braille - 1809 to 1852
Louis Braille (1809 - 1852)
The system was perfected around 1825 and the first Braille book was published in 1827.
The tactile symbols are based on a six dot pattern similar to the six on dice. The various combinations of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 dot patterns make up the signs of the Braille system.
This is a sample of Braille
- Image of Braille Maker screenshot showing a sample of Braille
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