Jean-Jacques Ampère
French philologist and academic teacher
Born
1800
225 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to the field of philology and served as a professor at the Collège de France. Conducted extensive research on the history of the French language and literature. Authored several works that elucidated linguistic structures and their evolution. Engaged in academic discussions that advanced the understanding of language theory and its applications.
Authored 'De la manière d'écrire et de parler' that explored linguistic principles
Served as a professor at the Collège de France
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