Gregg, John Robert (1867-1948), invented the Gregg system of shorthand, in which lines and curves represent letters and syllables. Perfected in 1888, the Gregg system is used throughout the world and has been adapted to 11 languages. Gregg founded a school in Chicago to teach his system and other business subjects. He directed a firm that published his books and other texts on business. He also edited two business magazines. Gregg was born on June 17, 1867, in Ireland. He came to the United States in 1893. He died on Feb. 23, 1948. See also Shorthand .
