Josef Dobrovský
Czech philologist and historian
Born
August 17th, 1753
271 years ago
Died
January 6th, 1829
196 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Czech Republic
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Contributed significantly to the study of the Czech language, history, and literature. Played a vital role in the formation of modern Czech philology. Authored essential works on Czech grammar and language structure, enhancing the understanding of Slavic languages. Engaged in historical research that set the groundwork for future scholarship in Czech studies.
Authored 'De littera Slavorum' exploring Slavic scripts
Published 'Grammatica Bohemica', a foundational Czech grammar
Researched and documented Czech medieval history
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