August Schleicher

German linguist and academic with theories

August Schleicher - German linguist and academic with theories
Born

February 19th, 1821
204 years ago

Died

December 6th, 1868
156 years ago — 47 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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A linguist and academic contributed significantly to the field of comparative linguistics. Developed the Stammbaumtheorie, or family tree model of language evolution, illustrating relationships between languages. This work laid foundational principles for future linguistic studies. Engaged in teaching at various institutions and published works that influenced the understanding of language development. His contributions extended to studying the Indo-European languages, adding depth to historical linguistics. Actively participated in scholarly communities and exchanged ideas with contemporaries.

Developed the Stammbaumtheorie

Influenced comparative linguistics

Studied Indo-European languages

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