Walter Bruno Henning
Linguist and scholar of Persian studies
Born
August 26th, 1908
116 years ago
Died
1967
58 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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This individual specialized in Iranian languages and cultures, contributing significantly to the field of linguistics. Publications included works on Middle Persian literature and grammar. Emphasized the importance of historical linguistics in understanding ancient texts. Engaged in teaching at various institutions and influenced the study of Iranian languages in academic circles.
Published studies on Middle Persian grammar
Contributed to the understanding of Iranian languages
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