Gilles Ménage

French philologist and scholar

Gilles Ménage - French philologist and scholar
Born

August 15th, 1613
411 years ago

Died

July 23rd, 1692
332 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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A prominent figure in the study of language and literature, this individual contributed significantly to the fields of philology and lexicography. Authored works on etymology, which explored the origins and meanings of words. Published a comprehensive dictionary that influenced the French language. Engaged in scholarly correspondence with notable contemporaries and participated in linguistic debates.

Authored the 'Dictionnaire étymologique'

Contributed to the study of ancient languages

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