Edward Johnston

Edward Johnston (born Feb. 11, 1872, Uruguay—died Nov. 26, 1944, Ditchling, Sussex, Eng.) was a British teacher of calligraphy who had a widespread influence on 20th-century typography and calligraphy, particularly in England and Germany. He has been credited with starting the modern calligraphic revival. Johnston, whose father was a Scottish military officer, was brought to England as a child and received his early education at home. After leaving medical studies at the University of Edinburgh...