Sharing his knowledge

Louis went on to become an instructor at the Institute for Blind Youth. His alphabet spread to other schools all across the world. The brilliant young blind man faced many health challenges through his life, but he always managed to get well. But in 1850, he had to give up teaching for good. He was not strong enough to stand and speak loudly before his classes. Louis Braille died on Jan. 6, 1852, two days after his 43rd birthday.