Karl Sapper
Linguist and explorer of Central America
Born
February 6th, 1866
159 years ago
Died
1945
80 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Germany
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Born in 1866, a German linguist and explorer focused on Central American indigenous languages and cultures. Conducted extensive research in Guatemala and Honduras, leading several expeditions to document languages and collect ethnographic data. Worked on preserving the linguistic heritage of the region through academic publications and field studies. Contributed to a better understanding of the interplay between language and cultural identity.
Conducted extensive linguistic research in Guatemala
Published works on indigenous languages of Central America
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