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jan 1, 1476 - Printing Press Introduced in England

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William Caxton is thought to be the person who introduced the printing press to England. One of the major influencing events in the transition from ME to early Modern English. He is partially credited with standardizing the English language by homogenizing regional dialects and spelling.

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jan 1, 1476
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~ 550 years ago