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José Mendoza y Almeida
José Mendoza y Almeida (October 14, 1926 - March 26, 2018) was born in a small southwestern residential suburb of Paris called Sèvres. He was a French illustrator, graphic designer, type designer and teacher.

Life
Throughout his childhood, Jose was surrounded by artists. His father, Guillermo Mendoza y Almeida was a draughtsman (draftsman) and his grandfather worked with ceramics at the Sèvres Factory. Since a young age, Jose was into art, as his father introduced him to typography he began lettering himself. Having grown up in landscaped he considered peaceful, Jose grown up hearing classical music, with the mixture of both atmospheres it inspired him to become a typographer. At the age of 13, his family, except his father moved to Auvergne, a region in central France. 5 years later, on June 6, 1944, Guillermos Mendoza y Almeida passed away.

Work
During World War II, Jose worked as a farmer and shortly after he started working in the printing industry. This was his first job within the industry and worked with Cliché Union, one of the biggest photoengraving companies of its times. At the time it was owned by André R. Laurent. Soon after working at Cliché Union he had collaborations with his father's friend, Maximilien Vox. While meeting Maximilien he also met Roger Excoffon and Stanley Morison. He worked with Cliché Union for 10 years, soon after started working at the Olive Foundry on September 22, 1954, whom was hired by Roger Excoffon. He was with the Olvie Foundry for 5 years, leaving on July, 1954.