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John DeFrancis
American linguist (1911-2009)
John DeFrancis was born on August 31, 1911 in Bridgeport, United States and died on January 2, 2009, aged 97.
Born
August 31, 1911
John DeFrancis died aged 97.
Died: January 2, 2009
- Birthplace
- Bridgeport, United States
- Professions
- linguist, university teacher, writer, sinologist
- Citizenship
- United States
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- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
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Questions people ask
How old was John DeFrancis when they died?
John DeFrancis died aged 97.
When is John DeFrancis’s birthday?
John DeFrancis’s recorded birthday is August 31.
Where was John DeFrancis born?
John DeFrancis was born in Bridgeport, United States.
When did John DeFrancis die?
John DeFrancis died on January 2, 2009.