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William Dwight Whitney
American orientalist, linguist and lexicographer (1827–1894)
William Dwight Whitney was born on February 9, 1827 in Northampton, United States and died on June 7, 1894, aged 67.
Born
February 9, 1827
William Dwight Whitney died aged 67.
Died: June 7, 1894
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Northampton, United States
- Professions
- university teacher, linguist, philologist, writer, librarian, lexicographer, translator, orientalist, Indologist
- Citizenship
- United States
More about William Dwight Whitney
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
Family
- Sibling
- Josiah Whitney
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Questions people ask
How old was William Dwight Whitney when they died?
William Dwight Whitney died aged 67.
When is William Dwight Whitney’s birthday?
William Dwight Whitney’s recorded birthday is February 9.
Where was William Dwight Whitney born?
William Dwight Whitney was born in Northampton, United States.
When did William Dwight Whitney die?
William Dwight Whitney died on June 7, 1894.