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William Leggo

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William Augustus Leggo (25 January 1830 – 21 July 1915) was a Canadian inventor, engraver and businessperson. He is noted for co-inventing the half-tone engraver with George-Édouard Desbarats. He had several patents to his name, including leggotyping and granulated photography.

Photograph of Leggo taken in 1871

References

  • "William Augustus Leggo". Library and Archives of Canada. Retrieved 2007-09-17.
  

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