Rasmus Rask: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Rasmus Kristian Rask |
|---|---|
| Born | November 22, 1787 • Denmark |
| Died | November 14, 1832 (aged 44) • Copenhagen • Denmark • (Anniversary tomorrow) |
| Notable Works | “Investigation of the Origin of the Old Norse or Icelandic Language” |
| Subjects Of Study | comparative linguistics • Grimm’s law • Indo-Aryan languages • Indo-European languages • Old Norse language • language |
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