Edgar de Wahl

Linguist and creator of Volapük

Edgar de Wahl - Linguist and creator of Volapük
Born

August 23rd, 1867
158 years ago

Died

1948
77 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Estonia

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A linguist and academic contributed to the development of constructed languages. Created Volapük, one of the first planned languages, which gained considerable attention in the late 19th century. Volapük aimed to facilitate international communication and was widely studied during its peak. Worked on linguistic theories and engaged with the linguistic community through publications and conferences. Held a passion for the structure and functionality of languages, influencing future constructed languages.

Created Volapük, an early constructed language

Published linguistic articles and theories

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