Idriz Ajeti
Albanian albanologist and linguist
Born
June 26th, 1917
108 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 102 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Albania
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Contributed significantly to the study of Albanian language and culture. Served as a professor at the University of Tirana, where extensive research into the Albanian dialects and literary heritage was conducted. Authored several influential works analyzing the structural aspects of the Albanian language. Participated in linguistic conferences and contributed to the promotion of Albanian studies internationally.
Authored seminal works on Albanian linguistics
Served as a professor at the University of Tirana
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