William H Lawrence
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Parents
Joseph W Lawrence
Joseph W Lawrence
1835 - 1860
Martha Ellen Mozingo
Martha Ellen Mozingo
1840 - 1890

1857


Oct
1857 • The National Deaf Mute College (later renamed Gallaudet University) is established in Washington, D.C., becoming the first school for the advanced education of the deaf.

1936


May
Age: 78y
1936 • The BBC launches the world's first regular (then) high-definition television service.

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