Melvil Dewey
Melvil Dewey was an American librarian and educator best known for developing the Dewey Decimal Classification system, which has been widely adopted in libraries around the world since its introduction in 1876. His classification system revolutionized how libraries organize books, making it easier for patrons to locate and access information.
Born on Dec 10, 1851 (174 years old)
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Melvil Dewey introduced the Dewey Decimal Classification system in 1876, which is still used in libraries worldwide.
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