Egidio Forcellini

Italian philologist and lexicographer

Egidio Forcellini - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1688
Born

1688
338 years ago

Died
Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Italy

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Contributed significantly to the field of philology through comprehensive studies of the Italian language. Authored the influential work 'Vocabolario degli Accademici della Crusca,' which served as a vital resource for scholars and linguists. His research focused on historical linguistics and the etymology of Italian words. His work critically shaped the understanding of Italian lexical history during the 18th century.

Authored 'Vocabolario degli Accademici della Crusca'

Advanced studies in historical linguistics

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