August Schleicher

August Schleicher (1821–1868) was a linguist, journalist and pedagogue.

Overview

Born at Meiningen in 1821, died at Jena in 1868.

In detail

August Schleicher studied at University of Bonn and Gymnasium Casimirianum Coburg. training under Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker is recorded. August Leskien and Johannes Schmidt are recorded as having studied under August Schleicher. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is linguistics.

Employment is recorded with University of Jena and Charles University. Membership is recorded of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Russian Academy of Sciences and Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Volney Prize.

Sources

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