Ji Xianlin
Chinese linguist and paleographer
Born
1911
114 years ago
Died
July 11th, 2009
16 years ago — 98 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
China
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A prominent linguist and paleographer, focused on ancient Chinese texts and languages. Contributed significantly to the study of historical linguistics and the preservation of cultural heritage through his scholarly work. Played a key role in the development of paleography in China, and engaged in extensive translation projects that enriched the understanding of classical literature. Held esteemed positions in academic institutions, fostering the study of linguistics and history.
Authored numerous seminal works on linguistics
Led efforts in translating classical Chinese texts
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