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Isaac Jacob Schmidt

Isaac Jacob Schmidt (1779–1847) was a Dutch linguist, translator and missionary.

Also recorded as I︠A︡kov Īvanovīch Shmīdt.

Isaac Jacob Schmidt in brief

Born
1779
Died
1847
Known for
linguist,translator,missionary,tibetologist,writer,orientalist
Place of birth
Amsterdam

Overview

Born at Amsterdam in 1779, died at Saint Petersburg in 1847.

In detail

the recorded working language is Russian, German and Mongolian.

Sándor Kőrösi Csoma is recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, Deutsche Morgenländische Gesellschaft and Russian Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Order of St. Vladimir and Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

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    “Isaac Jacob Schmidt”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q213754: Isaac Jacob Schmidt

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