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Edward Johnston

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1872–1944 · British craftsman, calligrapher and typographer (1872–1944)

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Biography Edward Johnston (1872–1944) — British craftsman, calligrapher and typographer (1872–1944). Edward Johnston worked as calligrapher, type designer, writer, graphic designer and illuminator and is associated with United Kingdom. Their documented life spans the years 1872 to 1944, died in Ditchling. Disciplines calligrapher, type designer,…

Biography

Edward Johnston (1872–1944) — British craftsman, calligrapher and typographer (1872–1944).

Edward Johnston worked as calligrapher, type designer, writer, graphic designer and illuminator and is associated with United Kingdom. Their documented life spans the years 1872 to 1944, died in Ditchling.

Disciplines calligrapher, type designer, writer, graphic designer, illuminator
Born 1872
Died 1944, Ditchling
Nationality United Kingdom

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