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Karl Becker

1775-04-14 – 1849-09-04

Portrait of Karl Becker
Karl Ferdinand Becker (1775−1849), SprachforscherCredit: unbekannt, zeitgenössisch

Life & Legacy

Karl Ferdinand Becker (14 April 1775 Lieser (Mosel) – 4 September 1849 Offenbach am Main) was a German medical doctor, educationalist, and philologist. He wrote a German grammar. His deductive approach to comparative philology was later discredited.

Occupation & Career

linguist, physician, pedagogue

Education

University of Göttingen; Gymnasium Theodorianum

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Gymnasium Theodorianum · University of Göttingen

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q85379 — wikidata View source

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