Johannes Schmidt
Linguist known for dialectology work
Born
July 29th, 1843
181 years ago
Died
July 4th, 1901
123 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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A prominent figure in linguistics, this individual significantly contributed to the field of dialectology. Engaged in extensive research on the German language, he formulated the concept of the 'Linguistic Atlas', which mapped dialectal variations across Germany. The development of this Atlas allowed a deeper understanding of regional dialects and their historical context. This scholar’s work laid the groundwork for future studies in sociolinguistics and dialect geography.
Created the first Linguistic Atlas of Germany
Pioneered studies in German dialectology
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