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Adolphe Pictet

Adolphe Pictet (1799–1875) was a French linguist, philologist and indo-europeanist.

Overview

Born at Lancy in 1799, died at Geneva in 1875.

In detail

Adolphe Pictet studied at University of Geneva, University of Paris and University of Berlin. Ferdinand de Saussure is recorded as having studied under Adolphe Pictet. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is linguistics, ballistics and philosophy.

Employment is recorded with University of Geneva. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Edinburgh and Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France).

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour and Volney Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Adolphe Pictet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q123597: Adolphe Pictet

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