Richard Armstedt
German philologist and historian
Born
November 10th, 1851
173 years ago
Died
April 14th, 1931
94 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A philologist, historian, and educator focused on Slavic studies and language. Authored important works on the relationship between Slavic and Germanic languages. Contributed significantly to the academic field of philology through teaching and research. Engaged in educational reforms that enhanced the study of languages in Germany. Worked as a professor at various institutions and published extensively on Slavic linguistics.
Authored works on Slavic languages
Contributed to educational reforms in Philology
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