Friedrich Clemens Gerke: Biography, Facts and Career
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Friedrich Clemens Gerke (22 January 1801 – 21 May 1888) was a German writer, journalist, musician and pioneer of telegraphy who revised the Morse code in 1848. It is Gerke's version of the original (American) Morse code now known as the International Morse code and standardized by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) which is used today.
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- Full name: Friedrich Clemens Gerke
- Born: 1801-01-01
- Nationality: Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q64536
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Who is Friedrich Clemens Gerke?
Friedrich Clemens Gerke (22 January 1801 – 21 May 1888) was a German writer, journalist, musician and pioneer of telegraphy who revised the Morse code in 1848.
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Friedrich Clemens Gerke is Kingdom of Prussia.
When was Friedrich Clemens Gerke born?
Friedrich Clemens Gerke was born on 1801-01-01.
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