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# Platt Rogers Spencer

(1800–1864)   Clerk

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Platt Rogers Spencer was a clerk.

## Quick Facts About Platt Rogers Spencer

Born November 7, 1800

Died May 16, 1864

Profession Clerk

## About Platt Rogers Spencer

American calligrapher (1800–1864)... \| Platt Rogers Spencer was the originator of Spencerian penmanship, a popular system of cursive handwriting. He was a teacher and active in the business school movement.

##  Quotes by Platt Rogers Spencer

> [“He who would be a writer, fine, Must take a deal of pains, Must criticize his every line, And mix his ink…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/platt-rogers-spencer/he-who-would-be-a-writer-fine-must-take-a-deal-of-pains-must/)

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