Alexander Vostokov

Philologist and academic expert

Alexander Vostokov - Philologist and academic expert
Born

March 27th, 1781
244 years ago

Died

1864
161 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Estonia

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the study of Slavic languages and philology. Specialized in the research of Old Church Slavonic and ancient Slavic texts. Played a crucial role in assembling linguistic resources and developing grammars for Slavic languages. Served as a professor and held influential positions in various academic institutions throughout a prominent career.

Published works on Old Church Slavonic

Contributed to Slavic language studies

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