Charles Morton (librarian)
Charles Morton (librarian)
Charles Morton (Template:IPA-en) was a prominent librarian in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is best known for his work at the British Museum, where he served as the Keeper of the Department of Printed Books.
Etymology
The name Charles is of Old German origin and means "free man". The surname Morton is of Old English origin and means "town near the moor".
Biography
Charles Morton was born in 1716 in England. He studied at Oxford University, where he developed a passion for book collecting. After graduating, he worked at several libraries before being appointed as the Keeper of the Department of Printed Books at the British Museum in 1756.
During his tenure, Morton significantly expanded the museum's collection, acquiring many rare and valuable books. He also implemented new cataloguing and preservation methods, which greatly improved the accessibility and longevity of the museum's holdings.
Morton retired in 1799 and passed away in 1801. His contributions to the field of library science have had a lasting impact, and he is often cited as a pioneer in the profession.
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