Gothic script

Gothic script, or gothic minuscule, is a system of handwriting scripts that developed from Caroline minuscule. It spread across Europe from the late 11th century under Norman and Angevin influence. Its forms included a hierarchy of book hands and cursive court hands in medieval England and France. Gothic book hand, also called blackletter, was used as a typeface by early printers including William Caxton.

Developed from

Caroline minuscule

Spread

Throughout Europe from the late 11th century

Also known as

Blackletter, for Gothic book hand