When was the Sign Language Alphabet invented?

The Sign Language Alphabet was invented in 1620 by Juan Pablo Bonet in Spain.

A manual alphabet system that uses hand shapes to represent individual letters.

Year invented1620
InventorJuan Pablo Bonet
CountrySpain
Region at the timeSpanish Empire
CategoryCommunication

Who invented the Sign Language Alphabet?

Juan Pablo Bonet invented the Sign Language Alphabet in 1620 in Spain.

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