Monier Monier-Williams

Monier Monier-Williams was a linguist, indologist, translator, lexicographer and writer (1819–1899). He was born at Mumbai and died at Cannes.

Also recorded as Sir Monier Monier-Williams.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Monier Williams.

Born at Mumbai in 1819, died at Cannes in 1899.

Identity and origins

Monier Monier-Williams was recorded at birth as Monier Williams. The authorities additionally record the heading Sir Monier Monier-Williams. His recorded language was English.

He was the child of Monier Williams. 2 children are recorded: Montagu Sneade Faithfull Monier-Williams and Ella Monier-Williams.

Recognition and collections

Monier Monier-Williams received Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire, honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta and Knight Bachelor.

Catalogued works

35 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. Their recorded dates run from 1851 to 1976. The first 12 are listed here.

Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary. A Sanskrit-English Dictionary. HTML version of Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English dictionary. Original papers illustrating the history of the application of the Roman alphabet to the languages of India. Phra Non Kham lūang. Bág-o-bahár. Nalopákhyánam. A practical grammar of the Sanskrit language, arranged with reference to the classical languages of Europe, for the use of English students, dated 1857. A dictionary, dated 1851. Brāhmanism and Hindūism. Memoir of the Zilla of Baroche. English Sanskrit Dictionary.

Literature

4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Monier-Williams, Sir Monier (1819–1899), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2017. Monier Monier-Williams, Christian-Muslim Relations 1500 - 1900. Monier-Williams, Clarence Faithfull, (5 May 1893–15 Sept. 1974), Who Was Who, 2007. Monier-Williams, Montagu Sneade Faithfull, (19 Sept. 1860–4 July 1931), Who Was Who, 2007.

In detail

Monier Monier-Williams studied at Balliol College, University College, Oxford and King's College School. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire, honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta and Knight Bachelor.

Chronology

  1. 1819Monier Monier-Williams born at Mumbai.
  2. 1899Monier Monier-Williams died at Cannes.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Monier Monier-Williams”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q713510: Monier Monier-Williams

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