Otto Wilhelm Masing
Linguist and author specializing in Estonian
Born
November 8th, 1763
261 years ago
Died
1832
193 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Estonia
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Contributed significantly to the study of the Estonian language and literature. Authored foundational works that influenced the development of Estonian linguistics and made strides in promoting Estonian culture and education. Masing's works included grammar books and dictionaries that established the standards for future language education. His efforts in documenting Estonian folklore and linguistics played a crucial role in the national identity of Estonia.
Authored key grammar texts for Estonian
Published a comprehensive Estonian dictionary
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