Charles du Fresne
French philologist and historian
Born
December 18th, 1610
414 years ago
Died
October 23rd, 1688
336 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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A significant figure in the study of language and history, contributed to the understanding of Latin and medieval texts. Authored numerous works including the influential 'Glossarium'. His scholarly efforts established a foundation for philology and historical linguistics.
Authored 'Glossarium', a comprehensive Latin dictionary
Contributed to the study of medieval texts
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