Edgar de Wahl
Linguist and creator of Volapük
Born
Died
1948
78 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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