Otto Jespersen: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Jens Otto Harry Jespersen |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1860 • Randers • Denmark |
| Died | April 30, 1943 (aged 82) • Roskilde • Denmark |
| Subjects Of Study | phonetics • English language • Novial • education • grammar • language • linguistic change |
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